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Unit Conversion Calculators
Coordinates Converter (DMS to Decimal Degrees)
Convert a geographic coordinate in degrees, minutes and seconds (DMS) to decimal degrees.
Decimal degrees
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About the Coordinates Converter (DMS to Decimal Degrees)
Geographic coordinates are traditionally written in degrees, minutes and seconds (DMS), like a clock face, but most digital maps and GPS systems use decimal degrees instead.
Formula: Decimal Degrees = Degrees + (Minutes ÷ 60) + (Seconds ÷ 3600), negated for South or West
Essential for entering coordinates into GPS devices, mapping APIs and navigation software that require decimal degree format.
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