Decimal Degrees to DMS Calculator

The Decimal Degrees to DMS Calculator lets you convert any decimal degree coordinate into degrees, minutes, and seconds the classic format used in navigation, surveying, and mapping. Whether you’re working with latitude/longitude, plotting points on a map, or cleaning up data, this tool makes the transformation clean and instant.

You type the decimal value, and it gives you the corresponding DMS format with optional formatting, rounding, and trimming so the result is clean for display or export.

How to Use:

• Enter a decimal degree value (e.g. -73.9857)
• Use the Convert button or let it auto-update as you type
• Adjust these options as needed:
  • Round seconds rounds to 4 decimals
  • Trim trailing zeros cleans up .0000 endings
  • Show ° ′ ″ – toggles DMS symbols on/off
• Click Copy Output to copy

What Decimal Degrees to DMS Calculator can do:

It takes any decimal degree and breaks it into three parts: degrees, minutes, and seconds. It uses absolute values under the hood but preserves the sign for directional context (e.g. West or South). The toggles let you customize how the result looks clean enough for reporting or presentation. Whether you’re converting GPS data or reformatting geographic input, this tool makes it simple.

Example:

Input:

-73.9857

Output (default format):

-73° 59′ 8.52″

Trimmed + No symbols:

-73 deg 59 min 8.52 sec

Decimal Degrees to DMS Calculator Table:

This table shows common decimal degree values and how they convert into standard DMS format. It includes examples for both positive and negative coordinates ideal for understanding how direction, precision, and formatting affect the output.

Common Use Cases:

Use it to convert location coordinates from a spreadsheet, reformat data for GPS or KML use, build maps with labeled points, or simply get a more readable version of your latitude/longitude. It’s fast, no-nonsense, and works entirely offline.