Effortlessly convert geographical coordinates from Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) format to Decimal Degrees (DD). This essential tool simplifies calculations for mapping, navigation, and GIS applications, ensuring accuracy and saving you time. Get precise results instantly.
Formula:
The formula for converting Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) to Decimal Degrees (DD) is:
DD = |D| + (M / 60) + (S / 3600) (then apply the sign of D)
- DD: The final Decimal Degrees value.
- D: The whole number of Degrees (can be positive or negative).
- M: The Minutes component (0 to 59).
- S: The Seconds component (0 to 59.99...).