Degrees Minutes Seconds to Decimal Degrees Converter

Convert coordinates from Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) format to Decimal Degrees (DD) format, useful for mapping, navigation, and geolocation applications.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Decimal Degrees = Degrees + (Minutes/60) + (Seconds/3600)

Where:
Degrees - The whole degrees part of your coordinate
Minutes - The minutes part of your coordinate
Seconds - The seconds part of your coordinate
Direction - Determines if the result is positive (N/E) or negative (S/W)

Result

Decimal Degrees: --
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Degrees Minutes Seconds to Decimal Degrees Converter Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Degrees Minutes Seconds to Decimal Degrees Converter calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds values for your coordinate.
  2. Select the Direction (North/South or East/West) from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to convert your DMS coordinates to decimal degrees.
  4. The result will be displayed in the Decimal Degrees field, along with an explanation.

Understanding the Formats

Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) is a way of expressing latitude and longitude using degrees (°), minutes ('), and seconds (").

Decimal Degrees (DD) is a more modern format that represents coordinates as a single decimal number.

Example

For example, if you have coordinates 40° 26' 46" N:

  • Degrees = 40
  • Minutes = 26
  • Seconds = 46
  • Direction = N
  • Decimal Degrees = 40 + (26/60) + (46/3600) = 40.4461°

Applications

This converter is useful for:

  • Mapping and surveying
  • Geolocation applications
  • Navigation systems
  • Mapping coordinates in outdoor activities like hiking and camping