Maker & Reference
Bearing to Azimuth Converter
Survey notation uses quadrant bearings (N45°E, S30°W). Azimuth is cleaner — 0 to 360° clockwise from north.
Result
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- Quadrant
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- Standard form
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- Reverse
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FAQ
When use bearings vs azimuths? +
US surveyors use quadrant bearings. International + GPS use azimuth. Convert as needed.
Back-bearing? +
Add 180° to azimuth (or flip the quadrant letters). N30°E becomes S30°W. Used in survey traverse work.