12 Digit Grid Reference

Thus in a 6 digit grid reference 123456, the easting component is 123 and the northing component is 456, i.e. Right or left click on the map for the first point (right clicking leaves a grid reference pin, left clicking just draws a line), click on another point on the map for the second point then stop drawing by pressing esc or pressing the stop drawing button in the measurement and drawing tool dialog panel. How to find the grid reference on google maps on pc desktop or laptop.

The third digit is the additional distance in tenths along each line to a point within the square. Right click on the red pin and select 'what's here', the grid reference is underneath. Numerical grid references consist of an even number of digits.

Using compass romer lines the romer lines marked on the base plate of most compasses can help you to get a more accurate grid reference.

Click on the measure button at the top right of the map. Right or left click on the map for the first point (right clicking leaves a grid reference pin, left clicking just draws a line), click on another point on the map for the second point then stop drawing by pressing esc or pressing the stop drawing button in the measurement and drawing tool dialog panel. In this case, the tourist information office is in grid square 4733. Click on the measure button at the top right of the map.