---
name: "BIS_fnc_gridToPos"
type: function
status: ok
groups: ["Positions"]
arma3_since: "1.00"
locality: {"argument": null, "effect": null, "server_exec": false}
source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_gridToPos
revid: 329531
updated: 2022-07-30T12:57:54Z
---

# BIS_fnc_gridToPos

*Function · Positions · Arma 3 v1.00*

## Description

Converts grid coordinates to world position.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> - Correct results outside of the map area are not guaranteed.
> - Does not work on machines with no UI like Dedicated Server or Headless Client - see [hasInterface](../commands/hasInterface.md).

## Syntax

```sqf
gridPosition call BIS_fnc_gridToPos
```

**Parameters:**

- `gridPosition`: [String](../topics/String.md) - (Optional, default `mapGridPosition position cameraOn`) accepts both "024577" or "De82" format

**Returns:** [Array](../topics/Array.md) of [Number](../topics/Number.md)s in format [[gridX, gridY], [gridWidth, gridHeight]]

## Examples

### Example 1

```sqf
private _realPosition = "183221" call BIS_fnc_gridToPos;
```

### Example 2

```sqf
private _realPosition = "He11" call BIS_fnc_gridToPos;
```

## See also

[mapGridPosition](../commands/mapGridPosition.md)

<sub>Source: [BI Community Wiki — BIS fnc gridToPos](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_gridToPos) (revision 329531).</sub>