How is an 8-digit map read?

How is an 8-digit map read?

• A. Read as 3036, 5073
• B. Read as 3036, 50
• C. Read as 30, 35073
• D. Read as 303, 5073

Answer: (A)

An eight-digit grid reference is read by dividing the digits into two equal four‑digit parts: the first four give the easting (horizontal position) and the last four give the northing (vertical position). This two-part reading pinpoints a specific square on the map with 1-km resolution. So the eight digits are read as 3036 for the easting and 5073 for the northing, written as 3036, 5073. Other groupings don’t keep four digits in each part, so they don’t correctly represent an eight-digit reference.

An eight-digit grid reference is read by dividing the digits into two equal four‑digit parts: the first four give the easting (horizontal position) and the last four give the northing (vertical position). This two-part reading pinpoints a specific square on the map with 1-km resolution.

So the eight digits are read as 3036 for the easting and 5073 for the northing, written as 3036, 5073. Other groupings don’t keep four digits in each part, so they don’t correctly represent an eight-digit reference.