Calculating Gas Bill In Advance

BTB1_2

Hi

I wonder if someone can help.

Just last week changed from Quantum meter to ordinary meter and I am trying to work out how we stand costwise.

The new mater has been in 7 days now and the reading shows that 45 cm3 of gas have been used.

We are with British Gas on standard tariff. No debts to pay off etc.

Can anyone tell me howm much this works out at and also an easy way of calculating it in future.

Many Thanks

Ken68

Hi BTB....Multiply by 11 for cubic metres and 32 for cubic feet. That brings it to kwH, then multiply by the cost per kwh.Less any discounts , bits and pieces.
Unless you with Ebico, then multiply by 02.55pence no gimmicks, so much orf for this and that.
What's a Quantum meter.?

BTB1_2

Hi Ken

A Quantum meter is a prepayment meter.

So am I right in saying 45cm x 11 x 2.55 pence = £12.62 ish

Thanks for the help

BTB

SwanJon

Are you sure it is 45cm3, not 45m3? The calculation above is for m3.

Get yourself onto an online tariff and DD for the highest discounts. Just make sure you provide accurate reads, and check every estimated bill/statement.

BTB1_2

Sorry my mistake, it should be m3.

What do you mean by an 'online tariff'?

SwanJon

Most (all?) of the big suppliers offer you a cheaper dealif you manage your account online - submit readings, get emailed bills etc.
If you use a switching site, these will probably be the ones at the top.
You could switch to British Gas' Click Online in the meantime, as that is theirs.

Ian_Watson

Maybe in the wrong place to ask its my first time on a forum.
Not used to the protocol
what do Brit gas use as their primary input unit is it cubic meters or cubic feet?

Or is it beans cos I have a cubic foot meter and they seem to be inputting my units in their standard formulation I pressume Cubic Meters, and my bills are approx 2 an half times what they should be. And I can get no answer from them. How can I use 47Kw hrs per day on 2 small radiators and washing my hands.

freddysmith

Ian_Watson wrote: »

Maybe in the wrong place to ask its my first time on a forum.
Not used to the protocol
what do Brit gas use as their primary input unit is it cubic meters or cubic feet?

Or is it beans cos I have a cubic foot meter and they seem to be inputting my units in their standard formulation I pressume Cubic Meters, and my bills are approx 2 an half times what they should be. And I can get no answer from them. How can I use 47Kw hrs per day on 2 small radiators and washing my hands.

See if this link is useful to you, as you might be being billed incorrectly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/consumer_advice/latest_meters_pic.shtml

Lugh_Chronain

Don’t switch yet, it’s worth waiting until there's a level playing field so you know you're getting the true cheapest price over a long period. Energy prices are coming down and there’ll be an alert in Martin’s MoneySaving e-mail informing you when it is a level playing field.

If you’re not signed up to Martin’s MoneySaving e-mail then go here.

SwanJon

Ian - they'll use whatever your meter is.
An imperial meter measures in cubic feet (but your reading is in hundreds of cubic feet - the first 4 numbers)
A metric meter measures in cubic metres, and your reading is in cubic metres - the first 5 numbers.
100 cubit feet = 2.83 cubic metres, this may be why it looks like you are being charged approx 2 1/2 times too much.
Both readings are converted to kWh as shown o the bill, but roughly 1 unit on an imperial meter is about 31 kWh and on a metric meter is about 11 kWh.

Lugh - I think 4 suppliers (of the big 6) have announced now, but so long as you check there is no 'early exit fee' you can switch again in 28 days. If you'd rather not switch you can still change tariff with your current supplier - again be aware of any exit fees.

Lugh_Chronain

SwanJon wrote: »

Lugh - I think 4 suppliers (of the big 6) have announced now, but so long as you check there is no 'early exit fee' you can switch again in 28 days. If you'd rather not switch you can still change tariff with your current supplier - again be aware of any exit fees.

The problem there is a switch normally takes about 6 weeks to complete. In my opinion I'd wait, although that's up to individual choice nevertheless.