Sri Lanka coordinate systems
4 EPSG coordinate systems used in Sri Lanka. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 4 EPSG coordinate systems for Sri Lanka are based on Kandawala, SLD99, Kandawala Ceylon Belt Meters and Kandawala Ceylon Belt Indian Yards 1937. The projection is Transverse Mercator (4). Coordinates are in metres (3) and Indian yards (1). Together they cover 2.6°N to 11.4°N, 77.0°E to 85.2°E.
Questions about Sri Lanka coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Sri Lanka?
- 4 EPSG systems are defined for Sri Lanka, on datums such as Kandawala, SLD99 and Kandawala Ceylon Belt Meters. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- How do I convert Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka coordinates in metres or feet?
- 3 in metres and 1 in Indian yards. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.