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Convert PD/83 to ETRS89

Convert coordinates from PD/83 (EPSG:4746) to ETRS89 (EPSG:4258) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4746-to-epsg-4258

Official EPSG transformations from PD/83 to ETRS89

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 2 transformations between PD/83 (EPSG:4746) and ETRS89 (EPSG:4258). Each applies to a specific area — pick the one whose area of use covers your data.

PD/83 to ETRS89 (2)

EPSG:10677±0.3 mBest accuracy
Method:
NTv2
Area of use:
Germany - Thuringen
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 0.03m level of accuracy.

Grid file: de_tlbg_thuringen_NTv2gridTH.gsb

Official transformation for the state of Thuringen used in ThuTrans. File also available in GTG format.

PD/83 to ETRS89 (1)

EPSG:15867±1 m
Method:
Position Vector transformation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Germany - Thuringen
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 1m level of accuracy.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)599.4metre
Y-axis translation(ty)72.4metre
Z-axis translation(tz)419.2metre
X-axis rotation(rx)-0.062arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)-0.022arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)-2.723arc-second
Scale difference(ds)6.46parts per million

Derived at 10 points of the German GPS Network DREF.

Convert EPSG:4746 to EPSG:4258 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4746", "EPSG:4258", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4746PD/83

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Germany - Thuringen

+proj=longlat +ellps=bessel +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4746

Target: EPSG:4258ETRS89

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Europe - ETRF by country

+proj=longlat +ellps=GRS80 +towgs84=0,0,0,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4258

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting PD/83 to ETRS89?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±0.3 m within its stated area of use. Browser-based converters approximate datum shifts with Helmert parameters; for surveying-grade work apply the official transformation (including the grid-shift files listed below) in a desktop GIS.
Does my data leave the browser when I use this converter?
No. All coordinate transformations are computed locally in your browser using proj4js. The coordinates you enter are never transmitted to any server.
Need the reverse? Convert EPSG:4258 to EPSG:4746