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Converts geographic coordinates between latitude/longitude (decimal degrees) and UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) grid references.

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  1. 1Determine UTM zone from longitude (6° bands)
  2. 2Apply Transverse Mercator projection formula
  3. 3Output easting and northing in metres

ସମାଧାନ ହୋଇଥିବା ଉଦାହରଣ

ଇନପୁଟ୍
40.7128, -74.0060
ଫଳ
UTM 18T 585934 4513700

ଏଡ଼ାଇବା ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ

  • Forgetting to specify UTM zone
  • Mixing up easting and northing
  • Using wrong hemisphere designation

ବାରମ୍ବାର ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା

When should I use UTM instead of lat/lon?

UTM is better for measuring distances and areas on maps; lat/lon is better for global positioning.

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