Decimal Degrees to DMS Calculator
The Decimal Degrees to DMS Calculator converts a decimal angle into degrees, minutes, and seconds. Enter the decimal degrees.
Formula
Degrees = ⌊dd⌋; Minutes = ⌊fractional × 60⌋; Seconds = remaining × 60
- The whole part is the degrees; the fractional part converts to minutes and seconds.
- Used widely for latitude and longitude.
45.7625°
Inputs
- Decimal Degrees: 45.7625
45.7625° = 45° 45′ 45.00″.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert decimal degrees to DMS?
Take the whole number as degrees, multiply the decimal by 60 for minutes, and the leftover by 60 for seconds.