A Plus Code, or Open Location Code, is a short code such as 849VCWC8+R9 that names a small area anywhere on Earth without needing a street address. It is derived directly from latitude and longitude, so any location can be encoded and shared.

How do I convert latitude and longitude to a Plus Code?

Switch to Lat/Lng → Plus Code, enter the coordinates, and choose a code length. The converter encodes the pair into a Plus Code instantly, entirely in your browser.

Can I decode a short Plus Code like CWC8+R9?

Not on its own. A short code omits the area digits and needs a reference locality (like a city name) to recover the full code. This tool decodes full codes such as 849VCWC8+R9 offline; supply the full code to decode without a reference.

How accurate is a Plus Code?

It depends on the length. A 10-digit code covers a cell roughly 14 metres on a side, and an 11-digit code adds a grid digit for a cell of about 3 metres. Longitude cells narrow slightly toward the poles.

Is my location data uploaded when I convert a code?

No. The encoding and decoding both run locally in your browser using an offline implementation of Open Location Code, so the coordinates and codes you enter never leave your device.

Plus Codes Converter

Convert between latitude/longitude and a Plus Code (Open Location Code) both ways, right in your browser.

Your coordinates and Plus Codes are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded to any server.

Want to see the point on a map? Open the Coordinate Map Viewer.

About Plus Codes Converter

This Plus Codes converter turns a latitude and longitude into a Plus Code (Open Location Code), and decodes a full Plus Code back into coordinates. Enter a lat/lng pair and pick a code length to get a compact code like 849VCWC8+R9, or paste a full code to read its centre point, its lo/hi bounding box, and the size of the cell it covers. Plus Codes are an open standard for naming any spot on Earth without street addresses, which makes them handy for rural areas, delivery points, meeting spots, and logging field locations. This tool handles the two-way conversion for full codes and links straight through to a map view for the result. Everything runs locally on your device, so the coordinates and codes you enter are never uploaded.

Features

Encodes any latitude/longitude into a Plus Code using Google's Open Location Code
Decodes a full Plus Code back to its centre latitude and longitude
Shows the decoded cell's lo/hi bounding box and approximate ground size in metres
Offers two code lengths: 10 digits (about 14 m) or 11 digits (about 3 m) precision
Validates coordinate ranges (lat −90 to 90, lng −180 to 180) and code validity
Explains why short codes like CWC8+R9 need a reference locality to resolve
One-click copy on every field, from the code to each corner coordinate
Links to the Coordinate Map Viewer to see the result on a map

How to use the Plus Codes Converter

Choose Lat/Lng → Plus Code, or Plus Code → Lat/Lng.
To encode, type a latitude and longitude and pick a code length.
To decode, paste a full Plus Code such as 849VCWC8+R9.
Read the result and copy the code or coordinates you need.
Click "View on the map" to open the point in the map viewer.

Example

Input

48.8584, 2.2945

Output

849VCWC8+R9

The Eiffel Tower at length 10 encodes to an 11-character Plus Code.

Common errors & troubleshooting

Decoding shows "That looks like a short Plus Code" for something like CWC8+R9. — Short codes drop the leading area digits and need a nearby locality to resolve. Paste the full code, e.g. 849VCWC8+R9, which this tool can decode offline.
Encoding reports the latitude or longitude is out of range. — Latitude must be between −90 and 90 and longitude between −180 and 180. Check for a swapped pair or an extra digit.
The decoded point sits a few metres from the exact spot you encoded. — A Plus Code names a cell, not a single point. Length 10 is about 14 m across; use length 11 for a smaller, ~3 m cell.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Plus Code?: A Plus Code, or Open Location Code, is a short code such as 849VCWC8+R9 that names a small area anywhere on Earth without needing a street address. It is derived directly from latitude and longitude, so any location can be encoded and shared.
How do I convert latitude and longitude to a Plus Code?: Switch to Lat/Lng → Plus Code, enter the coordinates, and choose a code length. The converter encodes the pair into a Plus Code instantly, entirely in your browser.
Can I decode a short Plus Code like CWC8+R9?: Not on its own. A short code omits the area digits and needs a reference locality (like a city name) to recover the full code. This tool decodes full codes such as 849VCWC8+R9 offline; supply the full code to decode without a reference.
How accurate is a Plus Code?: It depends on the length. A 10-digit code covers a cell roughly 14 metres on a side, and an 11-digit code adds a grid digit for a cell of about 3 metres. Longitude cells narrow slightly toward the poles.
Is my location data uploaded when I convert a code?: No. The encoding and decoding both run locally in your browser using an offline implementation of Open Location Code, so the coordinates and codes you enter never leave your device.

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