What does DMS mean?
DMS means degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Converters
Decimal Degrees to DMS Converter
Convert decimal degree GPS coordinates to degrees, minutes, and seconds format for latitude and longitude.
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Decimal Degrees to DMS Converter
Convert decimal degree GPS coordinates to degrees, minutes, and seconds format for latitude and longitude.
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About this Tool
Use this free Decimal to DMS converter to convert GPS coordinates from decimal degrees into DMS notation.
Conversion Formula
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degrees = integer part, minutes = decimal part × 60, seconds = remaining decimal part × 60
Examples
- 48.137154 → 48°8′13.75″
- -74.005974 → 74°0′21.51″W
- 11.576124 → 11°34′34.05″E
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert decimal degrees to DMS?
Take the whole number as degrees, multiply the decimal part by 60 for minutes, and multiply the remaining decimal part by 60 for seconds.
Are negative coordinates supported?
Yes. Negative latitude means south, and negative longitude means west.
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