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Decimal to DMS Converter
Convert decimal degrees to degrees, minutes and seconds, or turn DMS back into decimal coordinates.
Decimal and DMS converter
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Decimal degrees: —
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How to use the Decimal to DMS Converter
- Choose whether to convert decimal degrees to DMS or the other way round.
- Enter the decimal value, or the degrees, minutes and seconds with a direction.
- Copy the converted coordinate, which is also shown in radians.
Features
- Decimal degrees to degrees, minutes and seconds
- DMS back to decimal degrees with N, S, E or W
- Rounds seconds and keeps the hemisphere letter
- Also shows the value in radians
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online decimal to dms converter.
Enter the decimal value and choose the correct axis. The tool splits it into whole degrees,
minutes and seconds with a hemisphere letter.
51.5 degrees is exactly 51 degrees 30 minutes and 0 seconds, because the half degree equals
thirty minutes of arc.
There are 60 minutes in one degree and 60 seconds in one minute, so one second is 1/3600 of a
degree.
Switch the direction to DMS to decimal degrees, enter the degrees, minutes and seconds, then
pick N, S, E or W.
Latitude is measured north or south of the equator, while longitude is measured east or west
of the prime meridian.
In decimal mode just type a negative number, or choose S or W in the direction list when you
enter degrees, minutes and seconds.
Seconds are rounded to two decimal places, which is accurate to about thirty centimetres on
the ground.
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser with no network requests, no uploads and no
cookies.
Yes. The decimal to DMS converter is completely free, unlimited and needs no account or
sign-up.
Last updated: October 10, 2026