Convert coordinates online
Transform one point between WGS 84, ETRS89 / UTM zones 32N and 33N, and the four German DHDN / Gauss–Krueger zones. Enter numbers directly—there is no file upload. For datasets with many coordinates, start with the file converters instead.
Convert one coordinate pair
Load a common example, then replace the values with your own:
Decimal degrees to degrees, minutes and seconds
Convert one latitude or longitude between decimal degrees and DMS. This calculation runs entirely in your browser and sends no value to the server.
Which value goes in which field?
X is the east–west value: longitude in WGS 84 and easting in a projected system. Y is the north–south value: latitude in WGS 84 and northing in a projected system. A valid-looking result does not prove that the order is correct, so confirm the axis order and EPSG code with the data source.
For WGS 84 on this page, enter longitude first, latitude second. For example, central Berlin is approximately 13.405, 52.52. Some GIS specifications and services publish latitude before longitude, which is why copying a pair without checking its field names can move a point far from its intended location.
Supported coordinate systems
| EPSG code | System | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
EPSG:4326 | WGS 84, longitude / latitude | GPS, web data and global exchange |
EPSG:25832 | ETRS89 / UTM zone 32N | Projected data in western and central Germany |
EPSG:25833 | ETRS89 / UTM zone 33N | Projected data in eastern Germany |
EPSG:31466–31469 | DHDN / Gauss–Krueger zones 2–5 | Legacy German survey and planning data |
Need to identify a system before converting? The coordinate-system reference explains the codes, units and common warning signs.
Choosing UTM zone 32N or 33N
UTM zone 32 covers longitudes from 6°E up to 12°E; zone 33 starts at 12°E and extends to 18°E. That makes zone 32 the usual choice for western and much of central Germany, while zone 33 is common in the east. Data near a zone boundary may still be delivered in the neighbouring zone to keep a regional dataset in one CRS, so use the EPSG code supplied by the publisher rather than selecting a zone from the location alone.
Gauss–Krueger to UTM
First identify the DHDN / Gauss–Krueger zone from the metadata or source documentation. German Gauss–Krueger eastings often include the zone as their leading digit: an easting beginning with 3, for example, commonly belongs to zone 3 and EPSG:31467. This pattern is a useful check, not a replacement for source metadata.
- Select the matching DHDN / Gauss–Krueger zone as the source.
- Enter easting first and northing second.
- Select ETRS89 / UTM 32N or 33N as the target and run the conversion.
Transformation is not the same as relabelling
A coordinate transformation calculates new numeric values for a new reference system. Merely assigning a different EPSG code leaves the numbers unchanged and usually places the point somewhere else. GeoVerto sends the chosen source and target EPSG codes to the transformation service and returns the transformed X and Y values.
Datum transformations can depend on the available transformation resources and on the source data's original accuracy. If the result is intended for cadastral or other survey-grade work, verify it against the responsible authority's reference points and required transformation method.
Privacy and API behaviour
The coordinate-pair converter sends X, Y and the two EPSG codes for the synchronous transformation. It does not create an upload or conversion job. The decimal-degree / DMS tool runs only in your browser.
Continue with a file
- Choose a file converter for a table, vector layer or other complete dataset.
- Check the format reference for CRS support and file-sidecar requirements.
- Read the practical GIS guides for missing CRS and UTM-zone problems.