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Online Decimal Degrees to Degrees Minutes Seconds

Convert between decimal degrees and DMS (degrees °, minutes ', seconds "). Used for coordinates. Client-side only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DMS?
Degrees Minutes Seconds: e.g. 40° 26′ 46″ N. One degree = 60 minutes, one minute = 60 seconds. Used in maps and GPS.
What is decimal degrees?
A single number for an angle, e.g. 40.4461° instead of 40° 26′ 46″. Easier for calculations; DMS is more human-readable.

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