UTM to Lat Long Converter — UTM ↔ WGS84
Convert UTM coordinates to and from latitude/longitude (WGS84) in both directions; the zone is detected automatically, see the result in DMS and on the map, copy with one click.
Lat/Long (WGS84) → UTM
UTM → Lat/Long (WGS84)
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UTM ↔ WGS84 Converter
UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) divides the Earth into sixty 6-degree zones and expresses a location with planar coordinates in metres (easting/northing). WGS84 is the geographic latitude/longitude system used by GPS. This tool converts precisely between the two, in both directions.
Features
- Automatic zone: the UTM zone is detected when you enter latitude/longitude.
- Two-way: WGS84 → UTM and UTM → WGS84.
- DMS & map: the result is shown in decimal degrees, DMS and on the map.
Easting & Northing
Easting is the metric distance east within the zone (a false easting of 500,000 m is placed at the central meridian, so values stay positive). Northing is the distance north of the equator, with a 10,000,000 m offset added in the southern hemisphere. For other datums (ITRF, ED50) use the Coordinate Converter.
How to Find the UTM Zone
Zone = floor((longitude + 180) / 6) + 1. To just look up the zone, use the UTM Zone Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert UTM to latitude/longitude?
In the "UTM → Lat/Long" section enter the zone number, hemisphere (North/South), easting and northing, then press Convert; the tool shows the latitude/longitude (decimal degrees and DMS) and the location on the map.
How is the UTM zone calculated?
Zone = floor((longitude + 180) / 6) + 1. This tool detects the zone automatically when you enter latitude/longitude; special rules apply for Norway and Svalbard.
What are easting and northing?
In UTM, easting is the metric distance east within the zone (false easting 500,000 m at the central meridian) and northing is the distance north from the equator (with a 10,000,000 m offset in the southern hemisphere).