Taiwan coordinate systems
5 EPSG coordinate systems used in Taiwan. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 5 EPSG coordinate systems for Taiwan are based on TWD97, TWD67 and Hu Tzu Shan 1950. Projections used: Transverse Mercator (4) and UTM (Transverse Mercator) (1). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 51N. Together they cover 18.6°N to 26.7°N, 118.0°E to 122.1°E.
Questions about Taiwan coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Taiwan?
- 5 EPSG systems are defined for Taiwan, on datums such as TWD97, TWD67 and Hu Tzu Shan 1950. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Taiwan in?
- Taiwan is covered by UTM zone 51N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Taiwan 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 Taiwan coordinates in metres or feet?
- All 5 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.