HTML5 <meter> Tag
ExampleUse the meter element to measure data within a given range:
Try it yourself » |
Definition and Usage
The <meter> tag defines a measurement. Used only for measurements with a known minimum and maximum value. This is also known as a gauge.
The <meter> tag should not be used as a progress bar. For progress bars, use the <progress> tag.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
The <meter> tag is new in HTML5
Attributes
New : New in HTML5.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| formNew | number | Specifies which form this meter belongs to |
| highNew | number | Specifies at which point the measurement's value is consider a high value |
| lowNew | number | Specifies at which point the measurement's value is consider a low value |
| maxNew | number | Specifies the maximum value. Default value is 1.0 |
| minNew | number | Specifies the minimum value. Default value is 0 |
| optimumNew | number | Specifies what measurement's value is the best value |
| valueNew | number | Required. Specifies the measurement's current or "measured" value |
Standard Attributes
The <meter> tag also supports the Standard Attributes in HTML5.
Event Attributes
The <meter> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5.