# Coordinate reference systems

OS Open UPRN has two coordinate reference systems (CRSs) present within the data:

* British National Grid (BNG)
* European Terrestrial Reference System 89 (ETRS89)

BNG uses the OSGB36 geodetic datum and a single Transverse Mercator projection for the whole of Great Britain. Positions on this projection are described using Easting and Northing coordinates in units of metres. The BNG is a horizontal spatial reference system only; it does not specify a vertical (height) reference system.

ETRS89 is the EU recommended frame of reference for European data and is represented as Latitude and Longitude values. ETRS89 is a horizontal spatial reference system only; it does not specify a vertical (height) reference system.

Please view our [Guide to Coordinate Systems in Great Britain](https://docs.os.uk/more-than-maps/deep-dive/a-guide-to-coordinate-systems-in-great-britain) for more information on CRSs.


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