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Reading three-figure bearings

Reading three-figure bearings.

  • Start at north at the point you are travelling from.
  • Measure clockwise and write three figures, such as 065°.
  • Reverse bearings differ by 180°; keep the result between 000° and 359°.

Example 1

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB25°
025°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.

Example 2

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB30°
030°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.

Your turn

Question 1

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB35°
Check answer
035°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.

Question 2

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB40°
Check answer
040°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.

Question 3

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB45°
Check answer
045°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.

Question 4

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB50°
Check answer
050°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.

Question 5

Write the bearing of B from A using three figures.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB55°
Check answer
055°.

Bearings are measured clockwise from north at the starting point. Include a leading zero when needed.