1 & 3 Angle Projection

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIRST ANGLE AND THIRD ANGLE
PROJECTIOIN
First Angle and Third Angle are two methods orthographic projection used in
technical drawing and normally comprises the three views (perspectives): front, top
and side. In other words, Orthographic projection is a way of drawing a 3D object
from different directions.
Usually front, top and side views are drawn so that a person looking at the
drawing can see all the important sides. Orthographic drawings are useful
especially when a design has been developed to a stage whereby it is almost ready
to manufacture. First angle and third angle only differ in the position of the
top, front and side views.
First Angle Projection
First angle projection is a method of creating a 2D drawing of a 3D object. In first

angle, the object is placed in the first quadrant. This means that the vertical plane is
behind the object and the horizontal plane is underneath the object. First angle
projection method is used in Europe, India, Canada and the rest of world as a
default projection system.
What You Need To Know About First Angle Projection
1. The object is placed in the first quadrant for the first angle projection.
2. To get the first angle projection, the object is placed between the plane of
projection and the observer.
3. In the first angle projection schema, the plane of projection is assumed to
be opaque or non-transparent. The object is placed in front of the planes
and each view is pushed through the object which places the vertical
plane behind the object and pushes the horizontal plane underneath.
4. In the first angle projection, the orthographic view is projected on a plane
located beyond the object and the observer is on the left side of the object
and projects the side view on a plane beyond the object.
5. The right side view is projected to the left of the front view and the top
view is projected onto the bottom of the front view.
6. First angle projection method is used in Europe, India, Canada and the
rest of world as a default projection system.
First Angle Projection Symbol
F.V. L.H.S.V.
Third Angle Projection
Third angle projection is a method of creating a 2D drawing of a 3D object. In

third angle, the object is placed in the third quadrant. This means that the plane of
projection is between the observer and the object. Third angle projection is used in
Australia and United States as a default projection system for industrial designs for
product fabrication.
What You Need To Know About Third Angle Projection
1. The object is placed in the third quadrant for the third angle projection.
2. To get a third angle projection, the plane of projection is between the
observer and the object.
3. In the third angle projection, the plane of projection is assumed to be
transparent and the object is placed below the horizontal plane and behind
the vertical plane.
4. In third angle projection, the observer is on the right side of the object and
the orthographic view is projected on a plane located between the view point
and the object.
5. The right view is projected onto the right side of the front view and the top
view is projected above the front view.
6. Third angle projection is used in Australia and United States as a default
projection system for industrial designs for product fabrication.
Third Angle Projection Symbol
L.H.S.V. F.V.
First Angle Vs Third Angle Projection in Tabular Form
BASIS OF THIRD ANGLE

FIRST ANGLE PROJECTION
COMPARISON PROJECTION
The object is placed in the first The object is placed in the
Object Placement quadrant for the first angle third quadrant for the third
projection. angle projection.
To get the first angle projection, To get a third angle
Object Vs Plane the object is placed between the projection, the plane of
Of Projection plane of projection and the projection is between the
observer. observer and the object.
In the first angle projection
schema, the plane of projection is In the third angle projection,
assumed to be opaque or non- the plane of projection is
Assumption On transparent. The object is placed assumed to be transparent
Plane Of in front of the planes and each and the object is placed
Projection view is pushed through the object below the horizontal plane
which places the vertical plane and behind the vertical
behind the object and pushes the plane.
horizontal plane underneath.
In the first angle projection, the In third angle projection, the
orthographic view is projected on observer is on the right side
a plane located beyond the object of the object and the
The Observer and the observer is on the left orthographic view is
side of the object and projects the projected on a plane located
side view on a plane beyond the between the view point and
object. the object.
The right view is projected
The right side view is projected
onto the right side of the
to the left of the front view and
The Right View front view and the top view
the top view is projected onto the
is projected above the front
bottom of the front view.
view.
Third angle projection is
First angle projection method is
used in Australia and United
used in Europe, India, Canada
Usage States as a default projection
and the rest of world as a default
system for industrial designs
projection system.
for product fabrication.
Similarities between First Angle and Third Angle Projection
 Both are graphical methods used in engineering drawings.

 Both are schemas used for multi view projection of three-dimensional
objects using a series of two-dimensional drawings.
 Both methods of orthographic projection result in the same six principal
views of the object except the arrangement of views and the state of plane
of projection.
 Both are used to obtain engineering drawings for clarity.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIRST ANGLE AND THIRD ANGLE

First Angle Projection

First angle projection is a method of creating a 2D drawing of a 3D object. In first

First Angle Projection Symbol

Third Angle Projection

Third angle projection is a method of creating a 2D drawing of a 3D object. In

Third Angle Projection Symbol

BASIS OF THIRD ANGLE

 Both are graphical methods used in engineering drawings.

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