HTML <meter> Tag

Description

The <meter> HTML element is used for indicating a scalar measurement within a known range, or a fractional value.
Also known as a gauge, usage could include displaying disk usage, the amount raised during fundraising activities, or the relevance of a search query result.

Properties

Permitted Parents: Any element that accepts phrasing content
Content: Inline and text, but no <meter> among its descendants
Start/End Tags: Start tag: required, End tag: required

Example

HTML

<p>Average Review: <meter value="3" min="0" max="10">3 out of 10</meter> 3/10</p>

<p>Site Completion: <meter value="0.7">70%</meter> 70%</p>

Result

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
form	Specifies one or more forms the [meter] element belongs to
high	Specifies the range that is considered to be a high value
low	Specifies the range that is considered to be a low value
max	Specifies the maximum value of the range
min	Specifies the minimum value of the range
optimum	Specifies what value is the optimal value for the gauge
value	Required. Specifies the current value of the gauge