Bearing Conversion Practice Generator
Generates quiz questions converting between whole-circle, quadrant, reduced and back bearings.
Practice question
Generating a question…
Before you rely on this: First-pass guide only. Verify safety-critical or regulated work against the relevant standards, your project requirements and a qualified professional.
How to use this calculator
- Read the bearing question — a forward/back or whole-circle/quadrant conversion.
- Answer it in your head or on paper, then Reveal to check and read the explanation.
- Press New question to keep practising.
How it works
A back bearing is the forward bearing ± 180° (add if under 180°, subtract if 180° or more). Quadrant (reduced) notation expresses a whole-circle bearing relative to north or south, e.g. 135° = S 45° E.
The generator mixes both conversions with random bearings, revealing the rule and the answer each time.
Frequently asked questions
Why learn quadrant bearings?
Older plans, deeds and some instruments use quadrant (reduced) bearings, so you need to convert confidently between them and whole-circle bearings.
Is this official course material?
No. It is free study support mapped to surveying course levels — not official North Metropolitan TAFE content or advice. Always follow your lecturer and the official assessment brief, and check your own working.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Bearing Conversion Practice Generator. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/bearing-conversion-practice-generator/
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