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What unit of measurement do meters record energy in?

  • 22 July 2024
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Meter: What does the electricity meter record? Is it KW hours?

Mike

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HiĀ @Mike BarkerĀ ,

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For electricity, the meter records in kWh (kilowatt hours) directly.

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For gas, the meter records in either m3 (cubic metres) for metric gas meters or ft3 (cubic feet) for imperial gas meters. In both cases, itā€™s converted to kWh later by the supplier.

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Mike

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