# HTML <meter> Tag

## Example

Use the meter element to measure data within a given range (a gauge):

<meter value="2" min="0" max="10">2 out of 10</meter><br>
<meter value="0.6">60%</meter>
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## Definition and Usage

The <meter> tag defines a scalar measurement within a known range, or a fractional value. This is also known as a gauge.

Examples: Disk usage, the relevance of a query result, etc.

Note: The <meter> tag should not be used to indicate progress (as in a progress bar). For progress bars, use the <progress> tag.

## Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the element.

Element |  |  |  |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
<meter> | 8.0 | Not supported | 6.0 | 6.0 | 11.0

## Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The <meter> tag is new in HTML5.

## Attributes

= New in HTML5.

Attribute | Value | Description
--- | --- | ---
form | form_id | Specifies one or more forms the <meter> element belongs to
high | number | Specifies the range that is considered to be a high value
low | number | Specifies the range that is considered to be a low value
max | number | Specifies the maximum value of the range
min | number | Specifies the minimum value of the range
optimum | number | Specifies what value is the optimal value for the gauge
value | number | Required. Specifies the current value of the gauge

## Global Attributes

The <meter> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML.

## Event Attributes

The <meter> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML.

## Related Pages

HTML DOM reference: Meter Object

## Default CSS Settings

None.

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