Cost of one unit of gas

[ey143]

Very roughly, at today's gas prices (I'm with Eon), how much does it cost for one unit of gas ? My meter type is below. It's easier to calculate with electrical meter as its a straight per kW charge.

I guess one unit is equivalent of the meter reading below to move from 23590.0 to 23591.0 ie to the left of the red?

 

[EFLImpudence]

My last bill worked out at £1.48 per (m³) unit (@ 4.7p per kWh) plus daily standing charge.

 

[ey143]

Really? Isn't that too high? I thought it was about 33p for every unit. I guess it depends on the calculation that is used. Might vary across regions as I was told the formukarbis different depending on the type of meter you have.

 

[Dan Robinson]

I'm paying 3.06p per kw .

All the calculations you need are on your bill.

 

[EFLImpudence]

kWh.

 

[flameport]

Really? Isn't that too high? I thought it was about 33p for every unit.

It might be, but this depends on what 'unit' you are referring to.
The meter in the picture is metric, one unit being 1 cubic meter,
Others have 1 unit as 100 cubic feet, which is 2.83 times larger.

My last bill worked out at £1.48 per (m³) unit (@ 4.7p per kWh) plus daily standing charge.

£1.48 per 100 cubic feet, or 52p per m³.
Much cheaper gas is available.

 

[ey143]

Yes that sounds about right.

Use this link. http://www.energylinx.co.uk/gas_meter_conversion.html

 

[Dan Robinson]

kWh.

Oi Mr pedantic. That just means that you are being bummed £1.67 more per HOUR

 

[EFLImpudence]

My last bill worked out at £1.48 per (m³) unit (@ 4.7p per kWh) plus daily standing charge.

£1.48 per 100 cubic feet, or 52p per m³.

Oh yes, mine is cubic feet. Sorry.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Oi Mr pedantic. That just means that you are being bummed £1.67 more per HOUR

It's not being pedantic.

It's like miles/ph and miles - completely different.

 

[eveares]

Gas in the UK is normally charged per kWh like electricity. Most meters measure the volume of gas in cubic meters or cubic feet.

This link will help you convert the measured volume to kWh's: http://www.ukpower.co.uk/home_energy/gas_meter_readings

Just remember to use the calorific value that is correct for your gas provider and the sourced location of your gas.