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Coordinate Converter - DD to DMS & UTM

Convert geographic coordinates between Decimal Degrees, Degrees Minutes Seconds, and UTM formats. Supports WGS84 datum for GPS and mapping applications.

Formula

DD = Deg + Min/60 + Sec/3600

To convert DMS to Decimal Degrees: Add degrees, minutes divided by 60, and seconds divided by 3600. Apply negative sign for South or West directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DD vs DMS?

DD (Decimal Degrees) expresses coordinates as single decimal numbers (e.g., 40.7128). DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) breaks them down into base-60 units (e.g., 40ยฐ 42\' 46" N).

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