A world map with a labeled coordinate grid: click anywhere to read its latitude and longitude.
How this tool works
The map shows the graticule (the grid of latitude and longitude lines) at 30 degree intervals with the equator emphasized. Click anywhere to drop a numbered pin and read its coordinates in decimal degrees and DMS; keep clicking to build a list of points, and remove or clear pins as needed.
What you can do with it
- Teach or learn how latitude and longitude actually work on a map
- Read approximate coordinates for anywhere at a glance
- Collect a quick list of coordinate points for a project
- Show students why longitude lines converge and latitude lines do not
Why use it
Most map apps hide the coordinate grid entirely, which is exactly the wrong choice for learning or teaching coordinates. Making the graticule visible and clickable turns the abstract grid into something concrete.
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These tools are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are computed from simplified public data and standard formulas, and may differ from surveyed or official values. No warranty is given as to accuracy or completeness, and the tools should not be relied on for navigation, legal, or commercial purposes.