DMS to Decimal Degrees Converter
Convert geographic coordinates between DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) and decimal degrees instantly in your browser.
Coordinate Input
Enter degrees, minutes, and seconds for latitude and longitude.
Enter decimal degree values for latitude and longitude.
Negative value auto-selects South.
Negative value auto-selects West.
Quick Examples
Result
Enter coordinates and click Convert
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Summary
Convert geographic coordinates between DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) and decimal degrees instantly in your browser.
How it works
- Choose the conversion direction: DMS to Decimal or Decimal to DMS.
- For DMS to Decimal: enter the degrees, minutes, and seconds values, then select N/S for latitude or E/W for longitude.
- For Decimal to DMS: enter the decimal degree value and select the hemisphere direction.
- Click Convert to see the result in the opposite format.
- Use the Quick Examples to test with well-known locations.
- Click Copy to copy the formatted result to your clipboard.
Use cases
- Convert GPS waypoints from DMS notation into decimal degrees for mapping software.
- Translate decimal coordinates from Google Maps into DMS for paper charts.
- Cross-check coordinate formats when entering data into GIS or survey applications.
- Education: understand the relationship between DMS and decimal degree notation.
- Verify coordinate conversions for flight planning or marine navigation.
- Prepare coordinates for entry into systems that require a specific format.
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Last updated: 2026-05-29 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu