Scottish Power

To read a digital type meter, use only the white figures. Ignore any numbers after a decimal point or any numbers in red. The meter reading in the example is 6653 (hundreds of cubic feet). To get the amount of gas you have used, take away the previous reading from the new one.

Different dial meters can sometimes vary in appearance. By carefully using the tips below and practising, reading your meter becomes very easy. When reading your dial meter, always remember that dials next to each other go round in opposite directions. Look at the dials on the diagram but ignore the dial at the bottom as it is only there for testing.

Ignore the dials marked 100 per rev, the large dial and the red dials. Read the other dials from left to right and write down the number that the hand has passed.

Example - The meter shown reads 6653. Note - If the pointer is between two figures, write down the lower number. However, if the pointer is between 9 and 0, write down 9.

If you’re still having difficulty reading your meter or are unsure about anything, please call our Customer Services team on 0845 272 7000. They will be delighted to help.