UTM Converter

Convert between Latitude/Longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates

Coordinates

UTM Coordinates

UTM Zone (1-60) | North (N) / South (S)

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What is UTM?

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) is a coordinate system that divides the Earth into 60 longitudinal zones, each 6° wide. It provides precise, metric-based coordinates for geospatial applications.

Key Features

Global Coverage: Covers the entire Earth except the poles.
Metric-Based: Uses meters instead of degrees, making calculations easier.
Zone-Based: Earth is divided into 60 longitudinal zones for accuracy.
Projected Coordinate System: Reduces distortion in small regions.

How UTM Works

Each location is defined by:

Zone Number (1-60)
Easting (meters from the central meridian)
Northing (meters from the equator)

Example:

The coordinates (41.9028, 12.4964) in Rome convert to:
Zone 33T, Easting 500000, Northing 4649776.

Use Cases

Military & Navigation: Used in defense and GPS systems.
Surveying & Cartography: Helps in precise land measurements.
Geospatial Analysis: Used in GIS applications and remote sensing.

Conclusion

UTM provides a highly accurate, metric-based coordinate system ideal for mapping, navigation, and geospatial analysis. It eliminates distortions present in latitude/longitude.

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