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In mathematics, a bearing is the angle in degrees measured clockwise from north.

Bearings are usually given as a three-figure bearing. For example, 30° clockwise from north is usually written as 030°.

Problems involving bearings can be worked out as you would work out problems with triangles using the sine or cosine rule:

• Use the cosine rule when:
  • you need to find a side and you know two sides and the included angle
  • you need to find an angle (or bearing) and you know three sides
• Use the sine rule when:
  • you need to find a side and you know one sides and three angles
  • you need to find an angle (or bearing) and you know two sides and an angle