The welding position is described as the joint position in relation to the level of the workpiece and is measured in

• A. Degrees
• B. Inches
• C. Millimeters
• D. Meters

Answer: (A)

The joint position describes how the weld plane sits relative to the level of the workpiece, which is an angular relationship. It’s measured in degrees because degrees express tilt or incline, not distance. A weld perfectly level with the surface sits at 0 degrees, and tilting the joint up or down is described by positive or negative degrees. Inches, millimeters, and meters measure length, not orientation, so they don’t describe the position of the joint.