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Convert DMS coordinates from GPS devices and navigation systems to decimal format for modern applications.
Convert traditional DMS flight coordinates and waypoints to decimal format for modern aviation systems.
Convert DMS maritime coordinates from nautical charts to decimal format for digital navigation.
Convert DMS coordinates from field surveys and research data to decimal format for analysis.
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Enter your DMS coordinates using the intuitive input fields for degrees, minutes, and seconds, then select the appropriate directional indicators (N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude). Click the convert button to instantly transform your coordinates into decimal degrees format. Use the interactive map feature to visually verify your coordinates or click anywhere on the map to automatically populate the input fields with that location's DMS coordinates.
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Easy input of degrees, minutes, and seconds with directional indicators (N/S/E/W).
Accurate calculations with support for seconds up to 3 decimal places for maximum precision.
Real-time validation ensures DMS coordinates are within valid ranges and properly formatted.
One-click copy functionality to easily use decimal coordinates in other applications.
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DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) is a coordinate format that expresses latitude and longitude using degrees (°), minutes ('), and seconds (") with directional indicators (N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude). For example: 40° 42' 46" N, 74° 0' 21" W.
Our converter provides high precision with seconds calculated to 3 decimal places, ensuring accuracy suitable for professional navigation, surveying, and scientific applications.
Decimal degrees format expresses coordinates as decimal numbers, where positive values represent North/East and negative values represent South/West. For example: 40.713056, -74.005833.
Click anywhere on the map to automatically populate the DMS coordinate fields with that location's coordinates. The map also displays your converted coordinates as a marker for visual verification.