My location and GPS coordinates Where am I?
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Latitude
Longitude
Decimal degrees
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How to read GPS coordinates
One spot, six ways to write it.
Decimal degrees (DD)
38.895110° N, 77.036370° W. Maps apps write it 38.895110, -77.036370.
Degrees, minutes, seconds (DMS)
38° 53' 42.4" N, 77° 02' 10.9" W. Paper maps and charts.
Degrees, decimal minutes (DDM)
38° 53.707' N, 77° 2.182' W. Boats, planes and GPS units.
MGRS
18S UJ 23399 07107. The military and search and rescue.
UTM
18S 323399E 4307107N. Zone, then meters east and north.
Maidenhead grid square
FM18lv. The grid square ham radio operators use.
Every example here is the Washington Monument.
How to find your coordinates on iPhone
Three places to look.
Compass app
Coordinates and elevation, under the dial.
Apple Maps
Drop a pin, swipe up, look under Details.
LOC8
Coordinates, street address and cross street, the moment it opens.
Where am I? FAQ
Straight answers.
Where am I right now?
Tap Show my coordinates at the top and allow location. Your exact coordinates appear in six formats, from decimal to MGRS.
Which number is latitude?
The first one. Latitude runs north and south, from -90 to 90. Longitude runs east and west, from -180 to 180.
What are GPS coordinates?
Your latitude and longitude. Together they pin down one spot on Earth.
How accurate is my location?
Outdoors on a phone, usually within a few meters. Indoors or on a computer, it can be off by a block.
Is my location saved or sent anywhere?
No. It stays on your device and only you see it, unless you tap Share or Open in Maps.
Why is my location blocked?
Your browser needs your OK. On iPhone, turn on Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Safari Websites.
How do I find my coordinates on iPhone?
Open the Compass app, or drop a pin in Apple Maps and swipe up. LOC8 shows them the moment it opens, with your street address.