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Minecraft Nether ↔ Overworld coordinates

Where to build your Nether portal so it leads to the right place.

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How it works

1 block in the Nether = 8 blocks in the Overworld, for X and Z. Y stays the same (but the Nether ends at Y 128).

Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.

Worked example

With the default values:

X1250
Y64
Z-480
ConvertOverworld → Nether

you get:

Nether coordinatesX 156 · Y 64 · Z -60
Command/tp @s 156 64 -60
Distance travelled1,339 → 167 blocks
TipBuild the return portal at the exact coordinates to avoid linking to another portal

Frequently asked questions

How does the “Minecraft Nether ↔ Overworld coordinates” tool work?

1 block in the Nether = 8 blocks in the Overworld, for X and Z. Y stays the same (but the Nether ends at Y 128).

What do I need to enter?

Just fill in: x, y, z, convert. The result updates as you type.

Can you give an example?

X: 1250; Y: 64; Z: -480; Convert: Overworld → Nether → Nether coordinates: X 156 · Y 64 · Z -60; Command: /tp @s 156 64 -60.

Is this calculator free, and is my data private?

Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.