Minecraft Nether Portal Calculator
Convert coordinates between Overworld and Nether dimensions to create perfectly linked portals in Minecraft.
🌎 Overworld Coordinates
🔥 Nether Coordinates
Results
Enter coordinates above and click calculate to see the conversion.
3D Distance Calculator
Location 1
Location 2
Enter coordinates above to calculate the distance between two points.
Portal Size Calculator
Enter portal dimensions to calculate required obsidian blocks.
Portal Linking Notes
- The Nether scale is 1:8 compared to the Overworld (1 block in Nether = 8 blocks in Overworld)
- For proper linking, build portals at the exact calculated coordinates
- Portals search for existing portals within 128 blocks in the Nether
- Portals search for existing portals within 1024 blocks in the Overworld
- The Y-coordinate (height) matters for proper portal linking
- Minimum portal size is 4×5 (including frame), maximum is 23×23
Minecraft Nether Portals
Nether portals in Minecraft create a connection between the Overworld and the Nether dimensions, allowing players to travel great distances quickly. The Nether dimension functions as a fast-travel system, where 1 block traveled in the Nether equals 8 blocks in the Overworld.
This 8:1 ratio is the key to understanding portal mechanics. When you enter a portal, the game attempts to find or create a corresponding portal in the other dimension based on coordinate conversion. However, if portals aren’t built at the exact calculated locations, they may link incorrectly, causing confusion and potentially stranding players in unexpected locations.
Proper portal linking is essential for creating efficient transportation networks in Minecraft, especially on multiplayer servers or in large survival worlds where travel time matters. Our calculator helps ensure your portals connect exactly where you want them to.
How to Use the Minecraft Nether Portal Calculator
Step 1: Determine Your Starting Coordinates
Open your Minecraft game and press F3 (or Fn+F3 on some laptops) to display the debug screen. Note the X, Y, and Z coordinates of where you want to build your first portal. These coordinates can be from either the Overworld or the Nether.
Step 2: Enter Coordinates in the Calculator
Input the coordinates you noted into the appropriate section of the calculator (either Overworld or Nether). Make sure to enter all three values (X, Y, Z) accurately for precise results.
Step 3: Calculate Corresponding Portal Location
Click the “Calculate” button to convert your coordinates. The calculator will display the exact location where you should build your corresponding portal in the other dimension, following Minecraft’s 8:1 ratio conversion.
Step 4: Build Your Portal at the Calculated Coordinates
Return to Minecraft and travel to the calculated coordinates in the target dimension. Build your portal frame using obsidian blocks at these exact coordinates, then activate it with flint and steel or a fire charge.
Step 5: Verify Portal Linking
Test your portals by traveling through them in both directions. If built at the correct coordinates, they should link directly to each other. If not, double-check your coordinates and rebuild as necessary.