Convertidor de Grados Decimales a Grados Minutos Segundos
Convierte grados decimales a grados, minutos y segundos (GMS). Para coordenadas geográficas.
Grados
40 °
Fórmula
Decimal Degrees to DMS
Conversion Steps
1. Degrees = floor of the decimal degree value 2. Minutes = floor of (fractional part x 60) 3. Seconds = remaining fraction x 60
Example
40.7128° = 40° 42' 46.08"
DMS format is commonly used on maps, in navigation, and for GPS coordinates.
Ejemplo Resuelto
Convert 40.7128° (New York City latitude) to DMS.
- 01Degrees = 40
- 02Fractional = 0.7128 x 60 = 42.768 minutes
- 03Minutes = 42
- 04Seconds = 0.768 x 60 = 46.08 seconds
- 05Result: 40° 42' 46.08"
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is DMS format?
DMS stands for Degrees, Minutes, Seconds. One degree = 60 minutes, one minute = 60 seconds. It is the traditional way to express angular measurements and geographic coordinates.
Which format does GPS use?
GPS devices can use either decimal degrees or DMS. Decimal degrees (e.g., 40.7128) are simpler for calculations. DMS (40° 42' 46") is traditional for navigation. Most devices let you choose.
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