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UTM ↔ Lat/Long Converter

Convert between Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates and latitude/longitude. Uses the WGS84 ellipsoid.

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About UTM

The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees of longitude wide. Each zone uses a transverse Mercator projection with a scale factor of 0.9996 at the central meridian.

Key Facts

  • Zones: 1-60 (each 6° wide)
  • Valid latitudes: 84°N to 80°S
  • False easting: 500,000 m
  • False northing (S): 10,000,000 m
  • Scale at CM: 0.9996

Common California Zones

  • Zone 10: 126°W - 120°W (NorCal coast, Bay Area)
  • Zone 11: 120°W - 114°W (Central/SoCal, Inland)