Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) Converter
Convert decimal degrees to degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) format. Used in navigation and surveying.
Deg Part
45
Formule
## Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) ### Conversion 1 degree = 60 minutes = 3600 seconds ### Decimal to DMS 1. Degrees = integer part of the decimal 2. Multiply the fractional part by 60 → Minutes = integer part 3. Multiply the remaining fraction by 60 → Seconds ### Example: 45.7625° - Degrees: 45 - 0.7625 × 60 = 45.75 → Minutes: 45 - 0.75 × 60 = 45 → Seconds: 45 - Result: 45° 45' 45"
Exemple Résolu
Convert 45.7625° to DMS.
- 01Degrees = floor(45.7625) = 45°
- 02Remaining = 0.7625 × 60 = 45.75
- 03Minutes = 45'
- 04Remaining = 0.75 × 60 = 45
- 05Seconds = 45"
- 06Result: 45° 45' 45"
Questions Fréquentes
What is DMS format?
DMS stands for degrees, minutes, seconds. One degree has 60 minutes, and one minute has 60 seconds. It is used in navigation, cartography, and astronomy.
How do I convert DMS back to decimal?
Decimal = Degrees + Minutes/60 + Seconds/3600. For example, 45° 30' 0" = 45 + 30/60 = 45.5°.
Where is DMS format used?
DMS is commonly used for GPS coordinates, maps, astronomy, and surveying. Decimal degrees are more common in computations and digital mapping.
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