Caribbean coordinate systems
4 EPSG coordinate systems used in Caribbean. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 4 EPSG coordinate systems for Caribbean are based on NAD 1983 CORS96 UTM Zone 20N, NAD 1983 2011 UTM Zone 20N and NAD 1983 SPCS PR & St. Croix (Feet). Projections used: UTM (Transverse Mercator) (3) and Lambert Conformal Conic (1). Coordinates are in metres (3) and US survey feet (1). UTM zones: 20N. Together they cover 14.9°N to 21.9°N, 68.5°W to 63.9°W.
Questions about Caribbean coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Caribbean?
- 4 EPSG systems are defined for Caribbean, on datums such as NAD 1983 CORS96 UTM Zone 20N, NAD 1983 2011 UTM Zone 20N and NAD 1983 SPCS PR & St. Croix (Feet). Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Caribbean in?
- Caribbean is covered by UTM zone 20N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Caribbean coordinates to latitude and longitude or Google Earth?
- Open the system's page below and type an easting and northing into the converter, or paste a whole spreadsheet into the free web app and choose the system by name or EPSG code. Save the result as KML or KMZ and open it in Google Earth.
- Are Caribbean coordinates in metres or feet?
- 3 in metres and 1 in US survey feet. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.