How to read the bearing and its example

A bearing is a measurement used to indicate direction in navigation or land surveying. Bearings are typically represented as an angle measured clockwise from the north direction, and they are often written in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

To read a bearing, start by identifying the reference direction (usually north) and then determine the angle measured clockwise to the desired destination or point of interest. For example, a bearing of N 45° E would mean that the direction is 45 degrees east of north.

Another example would be a bearing of S 30° W, which would mean the direction is 30 degrees west of south.

When reading a bearing, always remember to start from the reference direction and then specify the angle in relation to that reference point.