Area and Grid Reference

Question 1

How to find area reference (Ar)

Answer 1

Each square has a grid reference which you get by putting together the numbers of the easting and northing that cross in its bottom left hand corner.

Question 2

How to find grid reference (Gr)

Answer 2

To work out grid reference you need to imagine that the square has been divided into tens along both the northing and easting.

Question 3

How many figures does Ar have?

Answer 3

4 figures

Question 4

How many figures does Gr have?

Answer 4

6 figures

Question 5

What is the number one rule to follow?

Answer 5

crawl before you walk!