Milwaukee 2216-20 multimeter
Checked 2026-10-17 against Milwaukee's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician
The Milwaukee 2216-20 is a multimeter, sold on its own. Milwaukee publishes CAT III 600 V safety rating, 600 V DC voltage (max range), 600 V AC voltage (max range), 10 A AC current (max range). In the box: Digital Multimeter 2216-20, Electrical Test Lead Set, 2x AA Batteries, Manual. Source: Milwaukee's US product page, checked 2026-10-17.
Key specs
- Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT)
- CAT III 600 V
- DC voltage, max range
- 600 V
- AC voltage, max range
- 600 V
- AC current, max range
- 10 A
- DC current, max range
- 10 A
- True-RMS
- Yes
- Resistance, max range
- 40 MΩ
- Batteries (cells)
- Alkaline (AA)
Not on Milwaukee's US product page for the 2216-20: Display resolution; Low-impedance (LoZ) mode; Warranty. We do not guess.
In the box
- IncludedMultimeter: Digital Multimeter 2216-20
- IncludedTest leads: Electrical Test Lead Set
- IncludedBatteries: 2x AA Batteries
- Not listedCase or holster: not in the maker's box list
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All specs
| Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT) | CAT III 600 V |
| DC voltage, max range | 600 V |
| AC voltage, max range | 600 V |
| AC current, max range | 10 A |
| DC current, max range | 10 A |
| True-RMS | Yes |
| Resistance, max range | 40 MΩ |
| Batteries (cells) | Alkaline (AA) |
| Capacitance, max range | 1,000 μF |
| Frequency, max range | 50 kHz |
| Continuity | Audible |
| Min/Max recording | Yes |
| Backlit display | Yes |
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Quick answers
What is the 2216-20's safety (CAT) rating?
Milwaukee rates it CAT III 600 V. CAT IV covers the service entrance and utility side, CAT III distribution-level circuits such as panels and feeders; the lower of the meter's and the test leads' ratings is the one that applies. See our CAT ratings guide.
Does the 2216-20 measure DC current?
Yes: Milwaukee lists a DC current range up to 10 A.
Is the 2216-20 true-RMS?
Yes, Milwaukee lists it as true-RMS, so readings on non-sinusoidal loads (drives, dimmers, electronic ballasts) are not averaged.
What batteries does the 2216-20 use?
Alkaline (AA) (dry cells; no tool battery platform).
Does the 2216-20 come with test leads?
Yes: Electrical Test Lead Set.
Owner reviews
3.3 out of 5 from 6 owner reviews on MilwaukeeTool.com (as shown on Milwaukee's 2216-20 page, checked 2026-10-17). Read the owner reviews on MilwaukeeTool.com
Manuals and official documents
- Parts list (PDF)
- Operator's manual (PDF) 58-14-2216D2
- Operator's manual (PDF) 58-14-2216D1
- Manuals and documents for the 2216-20 MilwaukeeTool.com
Sources
- Milwaukee US product page 2216-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
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