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Address to GPS Coordinates

Type or paste any address and get precise GPS coordinates in decimal, DMS, UTM and 24 other formats.

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What is forward geocoding?

Forward geocoding converts a human-readable address into GPS coordinates. You provide a street, city, or landmark — the geocoder returns the precise latitude and longitude. This is the foundation of every mapping app.

Why convert an address to GPS coordinates?

All 27 output formats

After geocoding, GPSwitch instantly outputs:

Geocoding accuracy

GPSwitch uses OpenStreetMap Nominatim with Google Places fallback. Accuracy is typically within 5 metres for addresses in well-mapped areas. Postcodes and city-only inputs return a centroid location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is address-to-GPS conversion?

Accuracy is typically within 5 metres for street-level addresses in countries with good OpenStreetMap coverage. Postcode-only inputs return the postcode centroid. Country-only inputs return the geographic centre of the country.

Can I convert a landmark name instead of a street address?

Yes. GPSwitch accepts landmark names, cities, postcodes, and natural features (mountains, lakes). Type the name and GPSwitch returns the GPS coordinates for the best-matching location.

What is the difference between this tool and Google Maps search?

Google Maps shows you the location on a map. GPSwitch also gives you the raw coordinates in 27 formats — decimal, DMS, UTM, MGRS, Geohash, Plus Code — which you can copy for use in databases, APIs, or GPS devices.

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