How to Convert Latitude to MGRS

The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) is the geocoordinate standard that North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military groups use for locating specific locations on earth. MGRS coordinates consist of between seven and 15 characters, and include a grid zone designator, a 100,000m square identification code and a numerical east/north location. Using online conversion programs, you can convert MGRS coordinates into latitude and longitude, pinpointing a specific location on earth within 1 square meter.

Instructions

1. Go to the Aris Tech website (see Resources below).

2. Enter the latitude and longitude of the location that you want converted to MGRS.

3. Click the button that says "Convert Lat Lon to MGRS."

4. The screen will display your latitude and longitude coordinates converted to MGRS.

Tips & Warnings

• The Aris Tech website also offers a program to convert MGRS to latitude and longitude coordinates (see Resources below).

References

• Coordinate systems overview

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Aris Tech: Convert latitude to MGRS
• Aris Tech: Convert MGRS to latitude and longitude coordinates