Some show cubic feet of water used. In this case, multiply the amount of water in cubic feet by 7.5 to obtain a gallon value. The cubic feet meter indicates that 41,873 cubic feet of water have been delivered to the homeowner or approximately 314,047 gallons of water. To determine how much water you have used in a given period of time, simply subtract the number on your last bill from the current water reading. Note that these meters are never reset.
Some meters come in a circular reading style.
Read each dial in turn to get a total. If the pointer is between two values, read the lower value. We are now ready to check water use. For leak detection, turn everything off so that no water is being used anywhere in the home. Next, check the position of the meter dial for about 15 minutes.