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Plus Code Converter

Fold a latitude and longitude into a short Plus Code you can text or print — or paste a Plus Code in and get back its exact coordinates and the patch of ground it covers. The encode and decode both run here in the page.

Plus Code (10-digit)
87G7PX7V+4J
Plus Code (11-digit)
87G7PX7V+4JC
Higher precision — about 3 m.
Latitude / Longitude
40.712800, -74.006000

All coordinates use the WGS84 datum.

Drag the marker to adjust — or tap the map to move it.

Plus Codes are computed in your browser on the WGS84 datum and never stored.

How to convert a Plus Code

  1. Encode a location. On the To Plus Code tab, type a latitude and longitude (e.g. 40.7128, -74.0060) or tap Use my location. You get a 10-digit code (about 14 m) and an 11-digit code (about 3 m).
  2. Decode a code. On the To coordinates tab, paste a full Plus Code like 87G7PX7V+4J. You get the center latitude/longitude in decimal degrees and DMS, plus the cell drawn on the map.
  3. Copy what you need. Every result has a copy button — drop the code into a message, or the coordinates into another map or the coordinate converter.
  4. Adjust on the map. In encode mode, drag the marker or tap the map; the input and code update together.

Short codes vs full codes

A full Plus Code is a self-contained global reference — it resolves anywhere with nothing else attached (for example 87G7PX7V+4J). A short code sheds the leading four characters and leans on a named locality to recover them (for example PX7V+4J New York); it travels lighter but only resolves once the town is supplied. Encoding here always yields the full code. Tap Name this place after decoding and the tool offers the shortened, locality-anchored form too. To carry the same point into other systems, run it through the coordinate converter or the dedicated UTM and MGRS readouts.

Code length and precision

Code lengthExampleCell size
6 digits87G7PX00+≈ 5.5 km
8 digits87G7PX7V+≈ 275 m
10 digits87G7PX7V+4J≈ 14 m
11 digits87G7PX7V+4JC≈ 3 m

Datum and privacy

Plus Codes are defined on the WGS84 datum, so a code lands on the same spot in any compatible app. The encoding runs on your device. Use my location requests browser permission and keeps the fix local. The single optional network call is Name this place, which resolves a nearby locality to assemble a short code; it fires only when you ask. See our privacy policy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Plus Code?
A Plus Code (also called an Open Location Code, or OLC) is a short string like 87G7PX7V+4J that encodes a small rectangle anywhere on Earth, including places with no street address. It is open, free, and works offline once you have the code — and it is built on the WGS84 datum.

How do I turn my coordinates into a Plus Code?
Open the To Plus Code tab, type your latitude and longitude (or tap Use my location), and the code appears instantly. You get a 10-digit code (about 14 m across) and a more precise 11-digit code (about 3 m).

What is the difference between a short and a full Plus Code?
A full code (e.g. 87G7PX7V+4J) works on its own anywhere. A short code drops the leading digits and pairs the rest with a nearby town (e.g. PX7V+4J New York), so it is easier to share but only resolves when that locality is known. This tool always encodes to a full code.

How accurate is a Plus Code?
It depends on length. A standard 10-character code covers about a 14 m square; adding one more character (11 characters) narrows it to roughly 3 m. Shorter codes cover larger areas — see the precision table above.

Are Plus Codes the same as latitude and longitude?
They describe the same place a different way. A Plus Code encodes a small rectangle on the WGS84 datum, and decoding it gives the center latitude and longitude of that rectangle. You can convert freely in either direction here.

Is this free and private?
Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — your coordinates and codes are never uploaded or stored. The only optional network request is the Name this place lookup, which you trigger yourself. See our privacy policy.