Lat Long to UTM Converter
Convert latitude/longitude coordinates to Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) format
Convert Lat/Long to UTM
Coordinate Input Format
Latitude
Range: -80° to 84° (UTM limit)
Longitude
Range: -180° to 180°
Example Locations
Famous Landmarks
Geographic Features
UTM System Overview
What is UTM?
Universal Transverse Mercator is a coordinate system that divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6° wide, for precise location mapping.
Coverage
• Latitude: 80°S to 84°N
• 60 zones × 6° each
• Zone 1 starts at 180°W
Components
• Zone number (1-60)
• Hemisphere (N/S)
• Easting (meters)
• Northing (meters)
Usage Tips
UTM is ideal for precise measurements and mapping
Each zone has minimal distortion
Coordinates are in meters
False easting prevents negative values
Widely used in GIS and surveying
Understanding UTM Coordinates
What is UTM?
The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system divides the world into 60 longitudinal zones, each 6° wide. It provides a standardized method for specifying locations using a Cartesian coordinate system based on eastings and northings measured in meters.
Key Features
- •60 zones covering 360° longitude
- •Covers latitudes 80°S to 84°N
- •Metric system (meters)
- •Minimal distortion within each zone
UTM Components
Zone Number
Ranges from 1 to 60, starting at 180°W and counting eastward.
Zone = floor((longitude + 180) / 6) + 1
Easting & Northing
Easting: Distance east from central meridian (+ 500,000m offset)
Northing: Distance north from equator (0m N, 10,000,000m S)
Latitude Bands
Letters C-X (skipping I & O) represent 8° latitude bands from 80°S to 84°N.