Lat Long To Xy Converter

Lat Long To Xy Converter FAQ

How to read longitude and latitude?

Latitude graticules are marked along the east and west edges of the map. Longitude graticules are marked on the north and south edges.Depending on the scale of your map, the graticules may mark fractions of degrees rather than whole degrees. ...The map should also indicate where the latitude and longitude depicted are relative to the equator and prime meridian, respectively (e.g., North or South, East or West).Take care not to confuse the latitude and longitude lines with UTM lines, another type of grid coordinate system often found on maps. ...

How do you calculate longitude and latitude?

Find a place using latitude and longitude coordinates. On the Edit menu, click Find, and then click the Lat/Long tab. In the Latitude box, type the latitude of the place you want to find. In the Longitude box, type the longitude of the place you want to find. Click Find.

How do you write longitude and latitude?

Latitude is written before longitude. Latitude is written with a number, followed by either “north” or “south” depending on whether it is located north or south of the equator. Longitude is written with a number, followed by either “east” or “west” depending on whether it is located east or west of the Prime Meridian.

What are the symbols for latitude and longitude?

When writing latitude and longitude, use the symbol "°" to indicate degrees. As you move north of the equator, lines of latitude increase by one degree until they reach 90 degrees. The 90 degree mark is the North Pole. Lines of latitude above the equator are marked using the letter "N" to mean North.