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How to Submit a Meter Reading

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How to Read a Meter With Dials

A four-part, dial-style meter showing how to report readings based on the rules and arrow locations.
  • An illustration of a a meter with dials display, with the meter arrow resting between the numbers "0" and "9."

    RULE 1

    If the arrow is between the numbers, record the smaller number—unless it’s between 0 and 9. Then, record 9.

  • An illustration of a a meter with dials display, with the meter arrow pointing at the number "4."

    Rule 2

    If the arrow is on a number, look at the dial to the right. If that dial’s arrow is between 9 and 0, subtract 1 from the number the arrow indicates.

  • Rule 3: If the arrow is on a number, look at the dial to the right. If that dial’s arrow is between 0 and 1, record the number as the arrow indicates.

    Rule 3

    If the arrow is on a number, look at the dial to the right. If that dial’s arrow is between 0 and 1, record the number as the arrow indicates.

  • Rule 4: On the rightmost dial only, if the arrow is pointing directly at a number, record that number.

    Rule 4

    On the rightmost dial only, if the arrow is pointing directly at a number, record that number.

How to Read a Meter With a Digital Display 

An example of a meter with a digital display.

If your meter has a digital display, simply enter the numbers exactly as they appear.