Degrees Minutes Seconds to Decimal Degrees
Convert an angle from degrees, arcminutes and arcseconds into signed decimal degrees.
Formula
θ = ±(D + M/60 + S/3600).
Decimal degrees ≈ (12)+(30)÷60+(0)÷3600
How to use
- Choose the sign of the whole angle.
- Enter nonnegative degrees, minutes and seconds.
- Read signed decimal degrees.
Examples
- −(0° 7′ 30″) = −0.125°.
Frequently asked questions
Are these time minutes?
No. They divide an angle: 1° = 60′ = 3600″.
How do I enter a negative angle below 1°?
Select minus and leave degrees at zero.
Which ranges apply?
Whole degrees and minutes; minutes 0–59 and seconds from 0 to less than 60.
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