Some old-school meters have round dials with arrows. They look like a clock thrown into a blender. Here’s the cheat: read them from left to right, and if the needle is between two numbers, write down the smaller one. You don’t need to be a mathematician—just squint, and you’ll get it.
How to Read Your Water Meter - Syringa Water District
And if you see a dial with “10” or “100” on it, that’s just showing tenths or hundredths of a unit. Ignore those unless you’re a plumber or a super-nerd (no judgment if you are—I love you).