How to Calculate Least Count of Voltmeter?

Least count of a voltmeter = Value of the smallest division on its scale

Least count = Range of the voltmeter ÷ Number of divisions on the scale

Least count = Difference between two consecutive marked values ÷ Number of small divisions between them

For a digital voltmeter, least count = Smallest change in reading displayed

Check the maximum range of the voltmeter

Count the total number of divisions on the scale

Divide the range by the total number of divisions

The result is the least count of the voltmeter

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