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drafting symbolsEngineering drawings are technical diagrams and representations meant to define parameters and other plans for something that is to be engineered. This is also known as drafting, and can be used in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, carpentry, landscaping, and so on. Technical drawings are much more than just simple diagrams, though – it is its own language with a set of conventions, including symbols and other markings used to designate specifics.

If you’re studying engineering and need a reference sheet for these drafting symbols, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will list some of the need-to-know drafting symbols, and provide some resources for your studies. Not sure where to start? Check out this course on finding a career in engineering to see if it’s right for you.

List of Drafting Symbols

Below, you’ll find our list of drafting symbols in alphabetical order. You might also want to check out this guide to learning AutoCAD, or take a crash course in Autodesk AutoCAD for a more in-depth approach to drafting and engineering.

A

B

C

Master AutoCAD with this AutoCAD tutorial course. Or, check out this course on Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 essentials.

D

You’ll find a lot of geometry in architecture and engineering. Check out this beginner’s course to geometry for an introduction.

E

F

G

H

These three symbols represent hardness according to the Rockwell scale, a scale that measures indentation hardness for materials. In what kind of engineering job would you need to know this? Consult this guide to the various types of engineering jobs and learn what you need to know for each, then find the right engineering job for you with this guide.

I

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

Learn some AutoCAD 2014 drawing essentials in this course on the engineering software.

T

Learn tips and tricks for modeling and rendering in AutoCAD with this course on AutoCAD 3D.

U

V

W

Y

Abstract Symbols

⏤ – form, straightness

○ – form, circularity

⌭ – form, cylindricity

⌒ – profile, line

⌓ – profile, surface

∠ – orientation, angularity

∥ – orientation, parallelism

⌯ – location, symmetry

⌖ – location, positional tolerance

◎ – location, concentricity

↗ – run-out, circular

⌰ – run-out, total

Check out this course on AutoCAD 2014 editing essentials for more drawing, drafting, and editing tips.

Page Last Updated: February 2020

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