How do I get a 6 figure grid reference?

Things to remember:

1. First, find the four-figure grid reference but leave a space after the first two digits.
2. Estimate or measure how many tenths across the grid square your symbol lies.
3. Next, estimate how many tenths up the grid square your symbol lies.
4. You now have a six figure grid reference.

What is a 6 digit grid reference?

A grid reference shows a particular location on a map using 4 digits or 6 digits. On a map, eastings appear as vertical lines. Northings are northward measured distances. They are similar to the y-axis on a graph. On a map, northings appear as horizontal lines.

What accurate does a 6 figure grid reference?

What is the accuracy of a 6 figure grid reference? A 6 figure grid reference will cover an area of 100m by 100m, i.e. 10,000 square meters, an area bigger than Wembley football pitch.

How do I get Eastings and Northings?

To find the number of a square first use the eastings to go along the corridor until you come to the bottom left-hand corner of the square you want. Write this two-figure number down. Then use the northing to go up the stairs until you find the same corner.

How do I get a grid reference?

Google Maps

1. Click “Grid Reference Tools” and choose “Get Grid Reference from Map”. By clicking on the desired location, the 6-figure Grid reference will be shown.
2. Click “Location Search Tools” and enter a place name (this does not work with post codes). The map will centre on the place name, if found.

What are 4 figure grid references used for?

To start, a four-figure grid reference is a handy way of identifying any square on a map. Grid references are easy if you can remember that you always have to go along the corridor before you go up the stairs.

Why do we use 6-figure grid references?

6-Figure Grid Reference. A 6-figure grid reference contains 6 numbers which gives us an even more precise location inside the box given by the 4-figure number. Inside each box, imagine 10 tick marks along the eastings and 10 tick marks along the northings. These marks are generally not provided on maps.

What does a grid reference look like?

A series of faint blue lines on every map makes up a numbered grid that is used to create the National Grid reference. This is a simple way of finding points and places on a map, to give to others as a meeting location or to quote if you get into trouble and need to specify exactly where you are.

Can I find a grid reference on Google Maps?

To access Google Maps, click on the image below: Click “Grid Reference Tools” and choose “Get Grid Reference from Map”. By clicking on the desired location, the 6-figure Grid reference will be shown.

Can I get a grid reference from Google Maps?