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GPS Coordinate Converter

Convert between decimal degrees and DMS.

Decimal
40.748817, -73.985428
DMS
40°44'55.74"N 73°59'7.54"W
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Convert between decimal degrees (40.748817) and degrees-minutes-seconds (40°44'55.74"N). GPS devices output decimal; nautical and aviation references use DMS. Both describe the same point.

About

Type GPS coordinates in either format. The tool converts between decimal (40.748817) and degrees-minutes-seconds (40°44'55.74"N) and offers a Google Maps link.

How to use

  1. Pick direction.
  2. Type coordinates.

FAQ

Which format do GPS devices use?+

Modern GPS apps default to decimal degrees. Aviation, marine charts, and survey work still use DMS. Both describe the same location.