The measurement is placed

centrally, either on top of the

horizontal line, or on the
side farthest from the outline
for vertical lines
20 20
60
20
20
20
20
60
60
(ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM)
SCALE 1:1
Third angle orthogonal
projection is depicted by
this symbol, and must
appear on all drawings
Do not write mm after
each number. Instead,
include one statement
of measurement.
Scale must be included -
a scale of 1:1 means the
object is drawn to life size.
If an object is too large to
be drawn to life size, a
scale of 1:2, 1:5, 1:10,
1:20 or 1:100 (such as a
house) can be used.
There are 2 weights of
lines; the object outlines
are slightly thicker, and all
other lines are thinner.
Hidden lines are dotted.
NAME: SALLY JONES CLASS: YEAR 10B TITLE: STEPPED BLOCK DATE: 8/9/10
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
The front view starts
40mm in and up from
the lower left hand
corner of the title block
Projection lines are thin lines
placed outside the outline of
the object and define the area
being dimensioned. They sit
1mm from the outline edge.
Dimension lines are thin lines, and have closed
arrowheads, which are thin and narrow.
They are drawn 10mm from the outline of the object.
Where there are multiple dimensions in the same
area, dimension lines should remain 10mm apart.
Smaller dimensions are labelled closest to the outline.
Each dimension should only be labelled once.
There must be an
equal distance
between each view
(40mm)
THIRD ANGLE ORTHOGONAL DRAWING
A guide to the rules and regulations!
Orthogonal drawing is a technical design language which ensures plans
can be used by engineers to manufacture objects accurately.
It is a very precise drawing method, and you should use an
H or 2H pencil to create neat, precise lines.
Text should be in 5mm
high capital letters