AI generatedGeometry and measuresKS3 / GCSE

Reverse bearings

Reverse 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

The bearing of B from A is 025°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB25°
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
205°.

Example 2

The bearing of B from A is 030°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB30°
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
210°.

Your turn

Question 1

The bearing of B from A is 035°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB35°
Check answer
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
215°.
Question 2

The bearing of B from A is 040°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB40°
Check answer
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
220°.
Question 3

The bearing of B from A is 045°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB45°
Check answer
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
225°.
Question 4

The bearing of B from A is 050°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB50°
Check answer
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
230°.
Question 5

The bearing of B from A is 055°. Find the bearing of A from B.

Bearing measured clockwise from northNAB55°
Check answer
Reverse bearingOpposite directions differ by 180°.
235°.