In welding symbol notation, where is the weld length specified relative to the symbol?

• A. On the right side of.
• B. On the left side of.
• C. Above the symbol.
• D. Below the symbol.

Answer: (A)

In welding symbol notation, the length of the weld is shown to the right side of the weld symbol along the reference line. The symbol itself conveys the type and location of the weld, and the dimension to the left (often) indicates the weld size, while the dimension on the right specifies how long the weld runs along the joint. Placing the length to the right keeps the information organized and readable: you read the weld type and size first, then the run length.