GPS Format
UTM — Universal Transverse Mercator
UTM divides the Earth into 60 longitudinal zones, each 6° wide. Within a zone, position is expressed in meters from a reference point — easting (X) and northing (Y).
Because UTM is metric, distances and areas can be calculated directly. Used heavily in surveying, GIS, and high-precision mapping.
Example
18T 583959 4507351
Where UTM is used
- Land surveying and engineering
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Military and emergency response mapping
- Distance and area calculations
Other coordinate formats
Same location in other formats: