# Which mountain is my house's facing in?

> A house's facing is the degree its front looks toward, counted clockwise from North. The compass divides 360° into 24 mountains of 15° each: Zi at due North (352.5°–7.5°), then Gui, Chou, Gen… For example, a house facing 135° is in Xun and sits at 315°, in Qian. Enter a degree on the compass below to read it at once.

## Eight directions and 24 Mountains

Each direction spans 45° and holds three mountains. A direction names a region; a mountain names the facing.

| Direction | Degree range | Three mountains |
|---|---|---|
| North · Kan 坎 | 337.5° – 22.5° | [Zi](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/ty) 352.5° – 7.5°; [Gui](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/quy) 7.5° – 22.5°; [Ren](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/nham) 337.5° – 352.5° |
| Northeast · Gen 艮 | 22.5° – 67.5° | [Chou](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/suu) 22.5° – 37.5°; [Gen](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/can-son) 37.5° – 52.5°; [Yin](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/dan) 52.5° – 67.5° |
| East · Zhen 震 | 67.5° – 112.5° | [Jia](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/giap) 67.5° – 82.5°; [Mao](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/mao) 82.5° – 97.5°; [Yi](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/at) 97.5° – 112.5° |
| Southeast · Xun 巽 | 112.5° – 157.5° | [Chen](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/thin) 112.5° – 127.5°; [Xun](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/ton) 127.5° – 142.5°; [Si](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/ti) 142.5° – 157.5° |
| South · Li 离 | 157.5° – 202.5° | [Bing](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/binh) 157.5° – 172.5°; [Wu](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/ngo) 172.5° – 187.5°; [Ding](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/dinh) 187.5° – 202.5° |
| Southwest · Kun 坤 | 202.5° – 247.5° | [Wei](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/mui) 202.5° – 217.5°; [Kun](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/khon) 217.5° – 232.5°; [Shen](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/than) 232.5° – 247.5° |
| West · Dui 兑 | 247.5° – 292.5° | [Geng](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/canh) 247.5° – 262.5°; [You](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/dau) 262.5° – 277.5°; [Xin](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/tan) 277.5° – 292.5° |
| Northwest · Qian 乾 | 292.5° – 337.5° | [Xu](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/tuat) 292.5° – 307.5°; [Qian](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/can-tay-bac) 307.5° – 322.5°; [Hai](https://myhomecheck.ai/learn/24-mountains/hoi) 322.5° – 337.5° |

## Measure the facing correctly

1. Stand on the threshold of the main door, back to the house, looking out.
2. Hold the phone flat with its top edge pointing straight ahead; keep clear of iron gates, vehicles and electrical boxes.
3. Record the exact degree and measure again at two or three points.

## FAQ

### Why record a degree instead of a direction name?

Because a direction such as “Southeast” spans 45° and covers three mountains. A degree tells you exactly which mountain, and one number names both the facing and the sitting.

### Is a house facing 7.5° in Zi or in Gui?

In Gui. Each boundary belongs to the next mountain clockwise: Zi runs from 352.5° up to 7.5°, Gui from 7.5° up to 22.5°. Facings close to a boundary should be measured several times.

### Does the compass on this page replace a real measurement?

No. This page reads a degree you already have. To measure, use the compass in the app, stand clear of metal and measure again at several points.

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Updated: 2026-10-21