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Convert decimal coordinates from modern GPS systems to traditional DMS format for legacy devices.
Convert decimal flight coordinates to DMS format for traditional aviation navigation and charts.
Convert decimal coordinates to DMS format for use with traditional nautical charts and marine navigation.
Convert decimal coordinates to DMS format for field work and traditional surveying equipment.
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Input your decimal coordinates in the designated fields, using positive numbers for North latitude and East longitude, negative numbers for South latitude and West longitude. Click the convert button to instantly transform your coordinates into traditional DMS format. Utilize the interactive map to visually confirm your coordinates or click any location on the map to automatically fill the decimal coordinate fields with that point's coordinates.
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Easy input of decimal degrees with automatic direction determination based on sign.
Accurate calculations with support for seconds up to 3 decimal places for maximum precision.
Real-time validation ensures decimal coordinates are within valid ranges (-90 to 90 for latitude, -180 to 180 for longitude).
One-click copy functionality to easily use DMS coordinates in other applications.
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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.
Our converter provides high precision with seconds calculated to 3 decimal places, ensuring accuracy suitable for professional navigation, surveying, and scientific applications.
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.
Click anywhere on the map to automatically populate the decimal coordinate fields with that location's coordinates. The map also displays your converted coordinates as a marker for visual verification.
Advanced measurement features including GPS area, distance, perimeter, and data export.
Perfect for land surveyors, farmers, and real estate professionals.
