# TO_CARTESIANPOINT

Converts an input value to a `cartesian_point` value. A string will only be successfully converted if it adheres to the WKT Point format.

## Syntax

`TO_CARTESIANPOINT(field)`

### Parameters

#### `field`

The input value to be converted. This can be a single- or multi-valued column or an expression.

## Examples

Convert WKT-formatted strings to `cartesian_point` values:

```esql
ROW wkt = ["POINT(4297.11 -1475.53)", "POINT(7580.93 2272.77)"]
| MV_EXPAND wkt
| EVAL pt = TO_CARTESIANPOINT(wkt)
```

## Limitations

- The input string must strictly follow the WKT Point format for successful conversion.