Geocoding is the process of converting a human-readable address (like '1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC') into geographic coordinates (latitude 38.8977, longitude -77.0365). It's used in mapping, navigation, logistics, and GIS applications.

Is address geocoding free?

Yes, this tool is completely free. It uses the OpenStreetMap Nominatim service, which is a free, open-source geocoding service. No API keys or accounts are required for individual lookups.

Geocoding: Convert Address to GPS Coordinates

Q: How do I find the GPS coordinates of an address?

Enter the street address, city, or place name into the geocoding tool above and click 'Find Coordinates'. The tool will return the latitude and longitude, which you can then use in GPS devices, mapping software, or other coordinate tools.

Enter a street address, city, landmark, or place name to find its GPS coordinates. Returns latitude and longitude, along with a map preview. Uses OpenStreetMap data — free, no signup needed.

🔧 Address to Coordinates Tool

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What is Geocoding?

Geocoding (also called forward geocoding) converts a human-readable address or place name into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). It powers the "search for a location" feature in virtually every map and navigation application.

Example Conversions

Address / Place	Latitude	Longitude
The White House, Washington DC	38.8977°N	77.0365°W
Eiffel Tower, Paris	48.8584°N	2.2945°E
Tokyo Tower, Japan	35.6586°N	139.7454°E
Sydney Opera House	33.8568°S	151.2153°E

Tips for Better Results

Be specific: Include street number, city, state/province, and country
Use standard format: "123 Main St, Springfield, IL, USA" works better than "main st springfield"
Try landmarks: Well-known places ("Statue of Liberty", "Big Ben") often work with just the name
Check alternatives: The tool shows up to 5 matching results to help disambiguate

Privacy Note: Addresses are sent directly from your browser to the OpenStreetMap Nominatim API. This website does not store, log, or transmit your search queries.

FAQ

How do I find the GPS coordinates of an address?

Enter the full address into the search box above and click "Find Coordinates". The tool will return the latitude and longitude, which you can copy and paste into GPS devices, Google Maps, or GIS software.

Is this geocoding tool free?

Yes, completely free. It uses OpenStreetMap's Nominatim service. No signup, no API keys, no usage fees for individual lookups.

What's the difference between geocoding and reverse geocoding?

Geocoding (this tool) converts addresses to coordinates. Reverse geocoding converts coordinates to addresses. Try reverse geocoding →

Can I convert the coordinates to UTM or MGRS?

Yes! After getting the latitude and longitude from this tool, use our Lat/Long to UTM converter or Lat/Long to MGRS converter to transform them.

Why are there multiple results?

Many place names and addresses exist in multiple locations worldwide. The tool returns up to 5 matches ranked by relevance. Click on any result to see its coordinates and map position.