How to read the bearing with its diagram and example

A bearing is typically represented by two numbers separated by a slash (/). The first number represents the direction from the starting point (usually north) to the desired location, measured in degrees either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second number represents the direction in which the destination is located with respect to the starting point.

For example, a bearing of 045/NE means that the destination is located 45 degrees northeast of the starting point.

To read a bearing with its diagram, follow these steps:

1. Draw a diagram with a starting point (usually represented by a dot) and the desired location.
2. Attach a line to represent the bearing from the starting point to the destination.
3. Write the bearing as a fraction with the first number representing the direction in degrees and the second number representing the compass direction (e.g., N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW).
4. Measure the angle of the line from the starting point to the destination to determine the bearing.

Keep in mind that bearings are always measured in degrees clockwise from the north direction. So, a bearing of 240 degrees corresponds to a southwest direction, while a bearing of 060 degrees corresponds to a northeast direction.