- Enter the coordinates in the input field.
- The tool automatically detects the format and converts it.
- View the converted coordinates in the output field.
- The result is displayed in the opposite format of the input (DD or DMS).
GPS Coordinates Converter
Convert between Decimal Degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes, seconds) format.
How to Use This Tool
Learn More About GPS Coordinates Converter
Understanding Decimal Degrees (DD)
Decimal Degrees (DD) represent latitude and longitude coordinates as decimal fractions, such as 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W. This format is commonly used in digital mapping systems and programming.
Understanding Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds (DMS)
Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds (DMS) represent coordinates as degrees (°), minutes ('), and seconds ("), such as 40° 42' 46.08" N, 74° 0' 21.6" W. DMS is a traditional format used in cartography and navigation.
Conversion Formulas
The conversion from DMS to DD involves converting minutes and seconds to decimal fractions of a degree. Converting from DD to DMS involves separating the whole degree part and then converting the decimal fraction back into minutes and seconds.
About GPS Coordinates Converter
Convert latitude and longitude between decimal degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes, seconds). Useful for mapping, GIS, and navigation.
Convert GPS coordinates between Decimal Degrees and DMS.
- Platform
- Web
- Cost
- Free
Examples
DD to DMS Conversion
Converts the decimal degree coordinates of the Eiffel Tower to DMS format.
Input
48.8584° N, 2.2945° E
Output
48° 51' 30.24" N, 2° 17' 40.2" E
DMS to DD Conversion
Converts the DMS coordinates of the Statue of Liberty to decimal degrees.
Input
40° 41' 21.48" N, 74° 2' 40.2" W
Output
40.6893° N, 74.0445° W
Coordinate Conversion for the Great Pyramid of Giza
Converts coordinates of the Great Pyramid from DMS to DD.
Input
29° 58' 45.0" N, 31° 08' 03.0" E
Output
29.9792° N, 31.1342° E
Features
DMS ↔ Decimal
Convert both ways; input format is auto-detected.
Client-side
Runs in the browser; no data sent to servers.
Use Cases
- Mapping and GIS
- Navigation data
- API and app development