Question

What is the six-figure grid reference and how is it used?

Answer 1

In six-figure grid reference, six figures or six digits are found. In all type of maps, we find easting as a horizontal line and northings as a vertical line which crosses each other and creates a square. By taking the number of easting and northing grids we can locate things on the map. In six-figure grid square method after getting the four figures again, easting and northings are divided into ten equal parts and both easting and northing subdivision numbers are taken out. With the help of this six-digit number we not only can identify the exact location but also the exact point on the map. Six square grid reference gives us an accurate location.