Swiss LV95 to ETRS89 UTM 32N Coordinate Converter
Free online tool to convert coordinates from CH1903+ / LV95 (Switzerland) (EPSG:2056) to ETRS89 / UTM zone 32N (Germany west) (EPSG:25832). Professional-grade accuracy using proj4, zero install, runs in your browser.
About Swiss LV95
CH1903+ / LV95 (Switzerland) (EPSG:2056). Swiss coordinate system used by swisstopo. LV95 is the modern version (since 1995) of the classic Swiss grid with oblique Mercator projection centered on Bern.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Swiss LV95 and ETRS89 UTM 32N?
Swiss LV95 (EPSG:2056) is national grid and based in Switzerland, while ETRS89 UTM 32N (EPSG:25832) is utm based in Germany. Swiss coordinate system used by swisstopo. LV95 is the modern version (since 1995) of the classic Swiss grid with oblique Mercator projection centered on Bern. In contrast, german official system for western länder. etrs89 is the european terrestrial reference system, the de-facto standard for eu surveying.
Is this conversion accurate for surveying?
Yes. The conversion uses the industry-standard proj4 library with full datum shift parameters (including seven-parameter Helmert transformation for Swiss LV95). 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 Swiss LV95, 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:2056&to=EPSG:25832&coords=lat,lng for programmatic access. It returns the transformed coordinates as JSON.