Chapter 18, Annex B SIX-FIGURE GRID REFERENCES

Canadian Forces, Maps, Field Sketching, Compasses and the Global Positioning System, Department of National Defence (p. 38)

Figure B-1  Six-Figure Grid References

Steps to Determine a Six-Figure GR:

1.Identify the object within the grid square. Note the four-figure GR.

2.Using the imaginary grid within the square, determine the three-digit easting by using the two digits of the easting combined with the number of tenths, measured from the left, to the line before the object.

3.Using the imaginary grid within the square, determine the three-digit northing by using the two digits of the northing combined with the number of tenths, measured from the bottom, to the line before the object.

4.Combine the two sets of numbers to create the six-figure GR.