ETRS89 UTM 32N to Gauss-Krüger Zone 3 Coordinate Converter
Free online tool to convert coordinates from ETRS89 / UTM zone 32N (Germany west) (EPSG:25832) to DHDN / Gauss-Krüger zone 3 (Germany legacy) (EPSG:31467). Professional-grade accuracy using proj4, zero install, runs in your browser.
About ETRS89 UTM 32N
ETRS89 / UTM zone 32N (Germany west) (EPSG:25832). German official system for western Länder. ETRS89 is the European Terrestrial Reference System, the de-facto standard for EU surveying.
About Gauss-Krüger Zone 3
DHDN / Gauss-Krüger zone 3 (Germany legacy) (EPSG:31467). Legacy German national grid (Gauss-Krüger, zone 3). Still used in older cadastral data, Bayern, Baden-Württemberg. Being phased out in favor of ETRS89.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ETRS89 UTM 32N and Gauss-Krüger Zone 3?
ETRS89 UTM 32N (EPSG:25832) is utm and based in Germany, while Gauss-Krüger Zone 3 (EPSG:31467) is national grid based in Germany. German official system for western Länder. ETRS89 is the European Terrestrial Reference System, the de-facto standard for EU surveying. In contrast, legacy german national grid (gauss-krüger, zone 3). still used in older cadastral data, bayern, baden-württemberg. being phased out in favor of etrs89.
Is this conversion accurate for surveying?
Yes. The conversion uses the industry-standard proj4 library with full datum shift parameters (). Typical accuracy is sub-meter for civilian applications. For cadastral precision, always verify against the official agency datum.
What coordinate format should I use?
For ETRS89 UTM 32N, enter coordinates as easting, northing in meters (e.g. 514500, 5033880). The tool auto-detects the format.
Can I convert many points at once?
Yes, use our batch CSV converter. Upload a CSV with your points, select the transformation, download the converted file. Free with a SurveyingPedia account.
Is there an API?
Yes — call /api/v1/transform?from=EPSG:25832&to=EPSG:31467&coords=lat,lng for programmatic access. It returns the transformed coordinates as JSON.