Latitude Longitude Converter
GPS devices and maps often show coordinates in different formats. Enter degrees, minutes and seconds to get decimal degrees, or enter decimal degrees to break them back into DMS — handy for navigation, surveying and dropping precise pins on a map.
DMS to Decimal Degrees
Decimal Degrees to DMS
How to use
- Enter your value in the boxes above or select an option.
- The result updates live — no button needed.
- Change the value or units and the new result shows automatically.
Note
Decimal = degrees + minutes/60 + seconds/3600. South and West coordinates use a minus sign. Latitude is between -90 and 90, longitude between -180 and 180.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the latitude longitude converter do?
It converts coordinates between degrees minutes seconds (DMS) and decimal degrees in both directions.
How do I enter DMS coordinates?
Type degrees, minutes and seconds, pick the direction (N, S, E, W), and the decimal value appears.
Can I convert decimal back to DMS?
Yes. Enter decimal degrees and the tool breaks them into degrees, minutes and seconds.
Is this coordinate converter free?
Yes, it is completely free to use, with no signup or account needed.