To find coordinates in Google Maps, right-click a map point on a computer and read the first menu row, or touch and hold an unlabeled point in the mobile app and read the pin's coordinates. Android displays them in the search box. On iPhone and iPad, look in the place sheet.
The short version
- Computer: Right-click the exact map point, then click the coordinate pair to copy it.
- Android: Touch and hold an unlabeled point, then read the coordinates in the search box.
- iPhone and iPad: Touch and hold an unlabeled point, then read the coordinates in the place sheet.
- Coordinate searches: Enter latitude first and longitude second, using decimal points for decimal values.
| Method or option | Action | Result or purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Computer right-click | Right-click the exact map point | Read or copy coordinates from the first menu row |
| Computer map selection | Click a map location | Read coordinates in the bottom info box |
| Android app | Touch and hold an unlabeled point | Read coordinates in the search box |
| iPhone or iPad app | Touch and hold an unlabeled point | Read coordinates in the place sheet |
| Mac secondary click | Hold Control while clicking | Open the coordinate menu |
| Chromebook secondary click | Click or tap with two fingers | Open the coordinate menu |
| Coordinate search | Enter latitude and longitude in the search box | Find a supplied coordinate pair |
| Maps URL | Put coordinates into a Maps search URL | Open a pin through a link |
| Computer current location | Click My location | Find your estimated position before retrieving coordinates |
| Mobile current location | Tap Your location | Find your estimated position before dropping a pin |
| Android device location | Turn on Use location | Enable device positioning |
| Android Maps permission | Turn on Use precise location | Allow precise location access for Maps |
| Android location accuracy | Turn on Improve Location Accuracy | Combine available location signals |
| iPhone and iPad permissions | Enable Location Services and Precise Location | Allow Maps to locate your device |
| Chrome website permission | Set Location to Allow | Allow Maps to request your position |
| Windows location settings | Turn on Location services | Resolve disabled system location access |
| Mac location settings | Enable Location Services for your browser | Allow browser positioning |
| Managed browser permissions | Ask your administrator to allow location access | Resolve an enforced location restriction |
| Selected place Plus Code | Select a location and click or tap its Plus Code | Copy an alternative location identifier |
| Current position Plus Code | Open the blue-dot panel and tap Copy code | Copy a code for your current position |
Find and copy coordinates on a computer
Open Google Maps in your desktop browser and find the area you need. Search for an address or place first if needed, then right-click the exact point on the map. The first row of the menu displays its latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. Click that coordinate pair to copy it.
You can also click a map location and read its coordinates in the info box at the bottom. Click those coordinates to open that location. If a business listing opens without this box, use the right-click method on the map point.
On a Mac, hold Control while clicking the desired point, then click the coordinate pair at the top of the menu. To configure another secondary-click option, open System Settings, select Mouse or Trackpad, then choose your preferred option under Secondary click.
On a Chromebook, click or tap the touchpad with two fingers over the desired map point. Read or click the coordinate row in the menu that opens. For a keyboard alternative, open Settings > Device > Touchpad.
Under Use keyboard and touchpad to right-click, select the option for Search or Launcher plus a click, or Alt plus a click. Use your selected combination on the map point, then click the coordinates. Google says this setting defaults to Off for new users, so configure it before using the keyboard alternative.
Find coordinates on Android
Open the Google Maps app and find the area containing your point. Touch and hold a spot that is not labeled until a red pin appears. Read the latitude and longitude in the search box.
If you open a named place instead of dropping a pin, repeat the touch-and-hold action on an unlabeled point at your intended location. These steps apply to the full Google Maps app on Android phones and tablets.
Find coordinates on iPhone or iPad
Open the Google Maps app and move to the area you need. Touch and hold an unlabeled point until a red pin marks the selected spot. Read its latitude and longitude in the place sheet.
If you open a named place instead, repeat the touch-and-hold action on an unlabeled point at your intended location. Look in the place sheet for the coordinates; the search-box readout is the Android method.
Search for coordinates you already have
Enter the coordinate pair in the Google Maps search box on your computer or in the mobile app, then run the search. Put latitude first and longitude second. For decimal degrees, you can enter 41.40338, 2.17403.
Google Maps also accepts degrees, minutes and seconds, such as 41°24'12.2"N 2°10'26.5"E. You can also use degrees with decimal minutes, such as 41 24.2028, 2 10.4418. You do not need to convert these formats to decimal degrees before searching.
If the search fails, check the order, punctuation and number ranges. Use decimal points rather than decimal commas, keep latitude between -90 and 90, and keep longitude between -180 and 180. Enter the corrected pair and search again.
Get coordinates for your current position
On a computer, allow Google Maps to access your browser's location, then click My location at the bottom right. The blue dot marks your estimated position. Right-click the map point at that position and click the coordinate pair to copy it.
On Android, iPhone or iPad, tap Your location at the bottom right to find your estimated position. Touch and hold an unlabeled map point at that position to drop a pin. Read the coordinates in Android's search box or the iPhone and iPad place sheet.
The blue circle indicates uncertainty around your estimated position, so the coordinates identify the point you select within that area. Location permissions help Maps estimate where your device is. You can retrieve coordinates for another map point without enabling those permissions.
Fix phone location access and accuracy
If Android cannot locate your device, open Settings > Location and turn on Use location. Alternatively, use the Location tile in Quick Settings. To add that tile, swipe down twice from the top, tap Edit, and drag Location into Quick Settings.
Next, touch and hold the Google Maps app icon and tap App info > Permissions > Location. Select Allow only while using the app and turn on Use precise location. You can also reach Maps permissions through Settings > Location > App location permissions, then select Maps.
For improved position estimates on Android 12 and later with Google Play services, open Settings > Location > Location Services > Location Accuracy. Turn on Improve Location Accuracy so the device can combine available GPS, wireless and sensor signals. Manufacturer settings layouts can differ from these paths. Return to Maps and tap Your location before dropping your pin.
On iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and turn on Location Services. Select Google Maps, choose While Using the App, then turn on Precise Location. Return to Maps and tap Your location before dropping your pin.
Fix computer location permissions
In Chrome, open Google Maps and select View site information to the left of the address, then select Site settings. Set Location to Allow. You can also grant access when Maps requests your location.
If Windows 11 reports that location is disabled, open Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Location. Turn on Location services, which requires administrator access, and turn on Let apps access your location for your account. Then allow Maps to access location in your browser and click My location.
On a Mac, open the Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Enable Location Services and location access for your browser in the app list. Grant Google Maps website permission in the browser, then click My location.
If Chrome's location permission is locked on a work or school device, check More > Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Location. Your administrator may control this setting. Ask the administrator to permit Maps location access, then click My location and retrieve the coordinates with the desktop method. You can still use the normal map controls to find coordinates for a selected point.
Open coordinates through a Maps link
To create a link that opens a coordinate pair, replace the example latitude and longitude in the following URL with your numbers. Keep api=1 and the separating comma encoded as %2C.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.40338%2C2.17403Open the resulting URL in a browser or follow it from another app. Google Maps displays a pin at those coordinates.
Copy a Plus Code for sharing
If you do not need numeric latitude and longitude, you can copy a Plus Code as an alternative location identifier. On Android, touch and hold the location, tap the bottom panel, then tap the Plus Code to copy it. On iPhone or iPad, select the location to display its bottom panel, then tap the Plus Code.
On a computer, click the map location, then click its coordinates in the bottom info box. Click the Plus Code in the left panel to copy it.
For your current position in the Android, iPhone or iPad app, tap the blue dot. In the Your Location panel, swipe up to the Plus Code section and tap Copy code. This gives you a Plus Code; use the pin method when you need latitude and longitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do coordinate links need an API key or the Google Maps app?
No API key is needed for a Maps URL. On Android and iOS, the link opens the installed Google Maps app when available and uses a browser otherwise. Other devices open it in a browser.
How do you find a location from a received Plus Code?
Enter the Plus Code in the Google Maps search box. Include its town or city when searching outside your current city. Offline results may use a global Plus Code without a town or city name.
Does a Wi-Fi only iPad use GPS to find your position?
Wi-Fi only iPads use other location signals rather than GPS hardware. GPS hardware is available on iPhone and Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models.
Can you use coordinates from the browser address bar for a selected place?
Do not assume coordinates in a Maps URL identify the selected place. Google's URL center parameter specifies the center of the map window, which can differ from the point you selected.