Conversor de DMS a Decimal

Convierta coordenadas GPS entre formatos DMS y Grados Decimales. Vista previa de mapa interactivo con copia instantánea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DMS format?

DMS stands for Degrees Minutes Seconds, a way to express latitude and longitude. For example, the White House is at 38 53 51.6 N, 77 02 11.6 W. Each degree is divided into 60 minutes, and each minute into 60 seconds.

What is Decimal Degrees format?

Decimal Degrees (DD) expresses coordinates as simple decimal numbers. The White House at 38 53 51.6 N, 77 02 11.6 W in DMS equals 38.897667, -77.036556 in Decimal Degrees. Negative values indicate South latitude or West longitude.

When should I use DMS vs Decimal?

DMS is traditional and used on paper maps, legal documents, and aviation. Decimal Degrees is preferred for digital mapping, GPS devices, web applications, and databases. Most mapping APIs (Google Maps, Mapbox) use Decimal Degrees.

How accurate is the conversion?

The conversion is mathematically exact. DMS and Decimal Degrees represent the same coordinate, just in different formats. This tool preserves precision to 6 decimal places, which gives accuracy to approximately 0.11 meters (4.3 inches).

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