Valid coordinates
What this tool does
This tool checks if a pair of latitude and longitude values are formatted correctly and fall within the standard range for the Earth. It verifies that the numbers are within expected limits, rather than checking if the location actually exists or is accessible.
Common uses
- Pre-validating location data before saving it to a system
- Checking if a GPS reading is syntactically correct before processing
- Ensuring location inputs meet basic format requirements for mapping tools
Input data
| Parameter | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
coordinates | Yes | 41.2522,-12.30 | Enter a latitude and longitude separated by a comma (e.g. '41.2522,-12.30'). This field is required. If the value is missing or does not follow the 'number,number' format, the tool will return that the result is not valid. |
Output data
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
result | A yes/no indicator showing whether the coordinates are valid. For example, 'true' means the numbers are in the correct range, while 'false' means they are out of range or improperly formatted. |