Lm3915 Calculator Updated [verified] -
Updated calculators clearly show you how to change the mode pin (Pin 9) and recalculate total current draw. Older versions often ignored that bar mode requires 10x more current.
You want a 10V range meter. You already calculated R1 as 1kΩ (for dimmer LEDs, ~1.25mA) for this example: lm3915 calculator updated