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Klein Tools ET140

Type:
Pinless (capacitive) moisture meter
Moisture reading range:
Hardwood 0-35%, softwood 0-55%, drywall and masonry 0-100% relative
Sensing depth:
Up to 3/4 in (19 mm)

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Package details

Model: ET140

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
Moisture meter, 9V battery, instruction manual

Important limit: Drywall and masonry readings are relative, not calibrated percentages; wood accuracy is ±4%

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Size and package

Size and placement

Size
6 x 2.5 x 1 in (152 x 64 x 25 mm)
Weight
7 oz (198-200 g) including batteries

In the box

Moisture meter, 9V battery, instruction manual

Manufacturer specifications

Klein Tools ET140 Pinless Moisture Meter

A pinless moisture meter that reads relative moisture content up to 3/4 in (19 mm) deep without pins, calibrated for drywall, masonry, hardwood and softwood.

Why people pick it

  • Pinless sensing leaves no pin holes in drywall or finished wood, reading up to 3/4 in deep
  • Separate calibrations for drywall, masonry, hardwood and softwood at the press of a mode button
  • Reverse-contrast display plus nine-LED bar graph stays readable in dark crawlspaces
  • Runs on one included 9V battery with auto power off

Know before you buy

  • Drywall and masonry readings are relative, not calibrated percentages; wood accuracy is ±4%
  • Not calibrated for materials beyond the four listed, and surface moisture biases the reading
  • Not insulated: Klein warns to keep it away from live electrical circuits

Full specifications

TypePinless (capacitive) moisture meter
Moisture reading rangeHardwood 0-35%, softwood 0-55%, drywall and masonry 0-100% relative
Sensing depthUp to 3/4 in (19 mm)
Sensor size1.25 x 2 in (3.5 x 5 cm)
Resolution0.1%
AccuracyWood: ±4%; drywall and masonry give relative readings
Measurable materialsDrywall, masonry, hardwood, softwood (calibrated for these only)
DisplayBright reverse-contrast display and a nine-LED bar graph
AlertsAudible alert and visual notification
Auto power offYes
Batteries1 x 9V (included)
Drop protection6.6 ft (2 m)
CertificationsCE, UKCA
MaterialABS plastic
Size6 x 2.5 x 1 in (152 x 64 x 25 mm)
Weight7 oz (198-200 g) including batteries
IncludedMoisture meter, 9V battery, instruction manual

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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