How to read your gas meter

Reading a digital meter

Simply read the number from left to right, ignoring numbers to the right of the comma.

Reading a dial (clock) meter

The meter displays a series of dials, as shown below. You should read this from left to right.

• If the pointer is halfway between two figures, use the lower figure. For example, if it is between 6 and 7, use 6. Or if the pointer is between 3 and 4, use 3.
• The reading on the image below is 1842.

Take a look at our meter reading video to help you get started.