How to figure out 4 figure references

4 Figure References

Understanding the Format

4 Figure references use a system of two pairs of numbers, representing a location on a map. The format is XX,XX Y-axis and X-axis.

Decoding the Numbers

• Y-axis (First Pair): This pair of numbers represents the vertical position on the map, typically going from south to north.
• X-axis (Second Pair): This pair of numbers represents the horizontal position on the map, typically going from west to east.

Example

Let's say you have a 4 figure reference of 35,42 08,16.

• 35,42: Indicates a vertical position along the Y-axis.
• 08,16: Indicates a horizontal position along the X-axis.

Using the Reference

1. Locate the Y-axis: Find the line on the map that corresponds to the first pair of numbers (35,42 in our example).
2. Locate the X-axis: Find the line on the map that corresponds to the second pair of numbers (08,16 in our example).
3. Intersection: The point where these two lines intersect represents the location indicated by the 4 figure reference.