How To Use Multimeter To Read Voltage

Now it is time to make some voltage measurements or testing with the multimeter.

How to use multimeter to read voltage. The voltage is printed on some devices and included in the user manual on others. In this video i go through the basic functions of a cheap multimeter i cover how to measure ac and dc voltage how to measure resistance how to test for co. Place the red multimeter lead to the point where the led connects with the resistor and the black multimeter lead to the point where the led connects to the negative side of the battery pack. Placing the multimeter in parallel is placing each probe along the leads of the component you want to measure the voltage. And plug the read prob positive into v marked socket on the meter as shown below.

Connect the multimeter in series. Read the value on the display. Connect the multimeter in parallel. To get an accurate result while protecting the multimeter from damage set the dial at the next highest voltage setting available. Follow these steps to measure voltage with your multimeter.

If it s in your car or in a battery powered device it s probably dc. By starting high and working downwards you will avoid damaging the meter by exposing it to a greater voltage than expected. If you are measuring voltage in your home it s probably ac. Select a high range on the dial for the test. Connect the com probe to the other side of your component.

Plug the probe leads into multimeter specific ports. Plug the black probe ground or negative lead in com socket. See the following figure. Finally measure the voltage across the led. Milli meters are designed to cater to three different parameters thus measuring voltage set the selection knob to voltage mode.

You will get an introductory video of this multimeter whose link is given in the description of this video. Mags how to videos how to use a multimeter for beginners in this video i will help teach you how use a multimeter to test volts ac dc amps and ohms. How to use and read a multimeter to measure voltage. Use the part labeled v and a wavy line to measure alternating. Choose a range according to the regular voltage of the device you wish to test.