Plus Codes (Open Location Code) Converter
Convert latitude/longitude to a Google Maps-compatible Plus Code, or decode a full Plus Code to its center coordinates and bounding box. Click the map to generate a code instantly.
Coordinates → Plus Code
Plus Code → Coordinates
Only full codes are supported. Short codes like "9G8F+6X Zurich" are not supported.
| South / West | , |
| North / East | , |
All calculations run in your browser — your data is never uploaded to any server. You can also click the map to generate a code.
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What Is a Plus Code Good For?
A Plus Code (Open Location Code) is an open-source location encoding system developed by Google. A code like "8FVC9G8F+6X" uniquely identifies an area of roughly 14x14 meters anywhere on Earth. It works as an address substitute for rural areas, construction sites, fields or meeting points without street addresses — and it can be searched directly in Google Maps.
- Two-Way: Coordinates → code and code → coordinates (center + bounding box)
- Map-Based: Click the map and get a code instantly
- Google-Compatible: Generated codes work directly in Google Maps
- No Library: The standard OLC algorithm runs in your browser
How to Use
To encode, enter latitude/longitude or click a point on the map; an 11-character full Plus Code (e.g. 8FVC9G8F+6X) is computed instantly and the code's area is drawn on the map as a rectangle. To decode, paste a full Plus Code; the center coordinates and bounding box (southwest/northeast corners) are listed and the map zooms to that area.
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Use the Coordinate Converter to convert between coordinate systems (UTM, MGRS, DMS), or the MGRS Converter for military grid references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Plus Code?
A Plus Code (Open Location Code) is an open-source location encoding system developed by Google. It turns latitude/longitude into a short alphanumeric code like "8FVC9G8F+6X". It makes even places without street addresses shareable; each 10-digit code represents an area of roughly 14x14 meters.
Is it the same code as in Google Maps?
Yes. The Plus Code shown when you tap a location in Google Maps uses the same standard Open Location Code algorithm as this tool. You can paste a full code produced here directly into the Google Maps search box to open the location.
Why are short codes not supported?
Short codes like "9G8F+6X Zurich" are created by removing the leading digits of a code and replacing them with a city/region name. Decoding them requires geocoding that place name, which means an external service call. Because this tool runs entirely in your browser, it supports full codes only (e.g. 8FVC9G8F+6X).
Is my data uploaded to a server?
No. All calculations run entirely in your browser (client-side); your coordinates are never sent to any server.