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Convert PD/83 to WGS 84

Convert coordinates from PD/83 (EPSG:4746) to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) — 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-4326

Official EPSG transformation from PD/83 to WGS 84

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between PD/83 (EPSG:4746) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

PD/83 to WGS 84 (1)

EPSG:15955±1 m
Method:
NTv2
Area of use:
Germany - Thuringen
Scope:
(null/copy) Approximation for medium and low accuracy applications assuming equality between plate-fixed static and earth-fixed dynamic CRSs, ignoring static/dynamic CRS differences.

Grid file: BETA2007.gsb

Parameter values taken from DHDN to ETRS89 (8) (code 15948) as PD/83 and ETRS89 may be considered equivalent to DHDN and WGS 84 respectively within the accuracy of the transformation.

Convert EPSG:4746 to EPSG:4326 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4746", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4746 — PD/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:4326 — WGS 84

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: World (by country)

+proj=longlat +datum=WGS84 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4326 →

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting PD/83 to WGS 84?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±1 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:4326 to EPSG:4746 →