Which coordinate system is used in France?

The grid most surveyors use in France is France Lambert-93. In all, 48 EPSG systems are defined for France, on datums such as RGF93 v1, RGF93 v2 and RGF93 v2b. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing.

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

All 48 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

France coordinate systems

48 EPSG coordinate systems used in France. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.

The 48 EPSG coordinate systems for France are based on RGF93 v1, RGF93 v2, RGF93 v2b and NTF (Paris) and other datums. Projections used: Lambert Conformal Conic (47) and Transverse Mercator (1). Coordinates are in metres. Together they cover 41.1°N to 51.6°N, 9.9°W to 10.4°E.

Most used: France Lambert-93

Alsace

ATF (Paris) / Nord de Guerre 27500

Corsica onshore

NTF (Greenwich) Lambert Zone IV (degrees) 102588
NTF (Paris) / Lambert Corse 27564
NTF (Paris) / Lambert zone IV 27574
NTF France IV (degrees) 102584

mainland 45

NTF (Greenwich) Lambert Zone II (degrees) 102586
NTF France II (degrees) 102582

mainland north of 48

NTF (Greenwich) Lambert Zone I (degrees) 102585
NTF France I (degrees) 102581

mainland onshore between 43°N and 45°N

mainland onshore between 44°N and 46°N

mainland onshore between 45°N and 47°N

mainland onshore between 46°N and 48°N

mainland onshore between 47°N and 49°N

mainland onshore between 48°N and 50°N

mainland onshore north of 49°N

mainland onshore south of 44°N

mainland onshore south of 50

NTF (Paris) / Lambert Sud France 27563
NTF (Paris) / Lambert zone III 27573

mainland south of 43°N and Corsica

mainland south of 45

NTF (Greenwich) Lambert Zone III (degrees) 102587
NTF France III (degrees) 102583

Nationwide and other

NTF (Paris) / Lambert Centre France 27562
NTF (Paris) / Lambert Nord France 27561
NTF (Paris) / Lambert zone I 27571
NTF (Paris) / Lambert zone II 27572

offshore Mediterranean

ED50 / TM 6 NE 5627

onshore and offshore

Questions about France coordinates

Which coordinate system is used in France?: The grid most surveyors use in France is France Lambert-93. In all, 48 EPSG systems are defined for France, on datums such as RGF93 v1, RGF93 v2 and RGF93 v2b. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing.
How do I convert France 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 France coordinates in metres or feet?: All 48 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

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