Which coordinate system is used in China?

264 EPSG systems are defined for China, on datums such as Xian 1980, Beijing 1954 and CGCS2000. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.

Which UTM zone is China in?

China is covered by UTM zones 49N and 50N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.

How do I convert China 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 China coordinates in metres or feet?

263 in metres and 1 in other units. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

China coordinate systems

264 EPSG coordinate systems used in China. Choose a state or region to see its systems.

The 264 EPSG coordinate systems for China are based on Xian 1980, Beijing 1954, CGCS2000 and New Beijing and other datums. Projections used: Transverse Mercator (260), UTM (Transverse Mercator) (2) and Cassini-Soldner (1). Coordinates are in metres (263) and other units (1). UTM zones: 49N and 50N. Together they cover 16.7°N to 53.6°N, 73.6°E to 134.8°E.

Questions about China coordinates

Which coordinate system is used in China?: 264 EPSG systems are defined for China, on datums such as Xian 1980, Beijing 1954 and CGCS2000. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
Which UTM zone is China in?: China is covered by UTM zones 49N and 50N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
How do I convert China 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 China coordinates in metres or feet?: 263 in metres and 1 in other units. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

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