How to read a gas meter
Check the unit of the meter
Gas meters are in cubic feet (ft3) or cubic meters (m3). This information will be written on the meter.
Check if readings are to the decimal place
Decimal place digits will typically be indicated by being smaller, having a different colour backing, being in a different colour (e.g. red), and/or an actual decimal point marked (though often very small). You do not have to record decimal places when entering your gas readings in Pilio, just the whole numbers. If you want to record the decimal place, make sure to insert the decimal separator ".".
Digit meters
For the meter below, the meter reading is 52270.83 (m3)
For the meter below, the meter reading is 6749278 (ft3)
For the meter below, the meter reading is 72753.902 (m3)
For the meter below, the meter reading is 250.27 (100ft3)
Dial meters
Read the first 5 dials from left to right, ignoring the dial marked 1/10. Write down the number that the pointer has just passed - use the lower of the 2 numbers on either side of the pointer. It's important to note that the sequence of numbers on each dial can alternate from clockwise to anti-clockwise. For the meter below, the meter reading is 7316:
