Geographical Coordinate Converter
Convert between coordinate formats
About Geographical Coordinate Converter
Our Geographical Coordinate Converter helps you convert GPS coordinates between different formats. Convert decimal degrees to degrees, minutes, seconds (DMS) format and vice versa. Perfect for navigation, mapping, and geocoding applications.
Coordinate Formats
- Decimal Degrees (DD): 40.7128, -74.0060
- Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS): 40°42'46"N, 74°0'22"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM): 40°42.767'N, 74°0.360'W
Frequently Asked Questions
Decimal degrees (DD) express latitude and longitude as decimal fractions. For example, 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W. This is the most common format used in GPS devices and mapping applications.
To convert DMS to decimal: Decimal = Degrees + (Minutes/60) + (Seconds/3600). For negative (South/West) coordinates, make the result negative.