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Natural gas that comes to your home passes through a gas meter. Meter dials show how much natural gas your home has used. Newer meters use digital displays instead of dials. Please, don't tamper with a gas meter—it could be dangerous.

The meter shows how much natural gas you use in a measurement called cubic feet (cf). One cf would fill a container that is one foot wide, one foot high and one foot deep. One cf is the equivalent of a little less than eight fluid gallons.

Your natural gas utility reads your meter regularly and uses the reading to calculate your gas bill. Every month, the utility sends your household a gas bill, that shows you how much natural gas you used and how much you have to pay for it. The more gas you use, the higher your gas bill.