Convertisseur Degrés Décimaux en DMS Gratuit

Convertissez les degrés décimaux en degrés, minutes et secondes (DMS). Outil utile pour la navigation et la cartographie.

°

Degrés

40 °

Minutes42 '
Secondes46.08 "
Radians0.710572 rad

Formule

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.

Exemple Résolu

Convert 40.7128° (New York City latitude) to DMS.

  1. 01Degrees = 40
  2. 02Fractional = 0.7128 x 60 = 42.768 minutes
  3. 03Minutes = 42
  4. 04Seconds = 0.768 x 60 = 46.08 seconds
  5. 05Result: 40° 42' 46.08"

Questions Fréquentes

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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