How to Draw Speedometer
Welcome! In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a speedometer, an important part of any vehicle’s dashboard. You can expect this lesson will take about 30 minutes. We will focus on using simple shapes and colors, making it perfect for beginners and young artists interested in drawing everyday things seen inside a car.
Throughout this lesson, you will explore different drawing techniques that help you create a detailed speedometer. You’ll start with basic outlines and then add fun details like numbers and colors. By following along, you’ll see how each drawn area comes together, resulting in an interesting piece of art that showcases this essential car part!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
- Circle to Trace
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how fun and easy it is how draw a speedometer, a central part of a car’s dashboard. This tutorial is perfect for beginners, as you will start by creating simple shapes and outlines. As you follow along, you’ll add details like numbers and colors that enhance each part of this important car feature. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll see how everything fits together, resulting not just a drawing but a cool-looking piece of art that showcases a speedometer. Ready? Scroll down and let’s get started on this lesson for how to draw a speedometer!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Speedometer
First, form two circles to outline the border of the speedometer. You can use a circular stencil to create a perfect circle.
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Draw the Central Cap
Draw a small cap at the center of the speedometer.
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Attach the Pointer
Attach the thin, long pointer to the central cap.
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Outline the Milometer
Draw the rectangular outline of the milometer, which displays the total distance traveled by the vehicle, near the bottom part of the speedometer.
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Write the Metric
Write the metric used by the speedometer, which in this case is “MPH” or miles per hour.
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Add the Dial
Create a curved line following the shape of the speedometer to add the dial.
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Draw the Divisions
Draw evenly spaced lines to create the divisions on the dial.
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Write the Numbers
Write the numbers indicating the speed as shown.
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Color the Speedometer
First, fill in the border of the speedometer with light gray, and the central cap with dark gray. Next, shade the pointer with red. Now, color the milometer with light blue. Then, fill in the background of the speedometer with white, and add a very light gray for some shadows.
How to Draw Speedometer PDF Download
You can check out or download this drawing lesson by clicking onthe link below. The PDF is a handy resource that shows you how todraw a speedometer. Atthe end of this downloadable PDF, you’ll find a coloring bookpage with just outlines and an extra exercise that encourages you touseyour imagination!