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GPS coordinates converter

Convert latitude and longitude between decimal degrees and degrees, minutes and seconds.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About GPS coordinates converter

Switch latitude and longitude between decimal degrees (40.7128, -74.0060) and degrees-minutes-seconds. To convert DMS, divide minutes by 60 and seconds by 3600, then add. South and west are negative in decimal form, a sign people often forget when copying into maps.

How to use GPS coordinates converter

  1. Enter latitude and longitude in decimal degrees or in degrees, minutes and seconds.
  2. Press convert to switch the format.
  3. Copy the converted coordinates.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert DMS to decimal degrees?

Degrees + minutes / 60 + seconds / 3600. Make the result negative for south latitudes and west longitudes.

What do negative numbers mean in decimal degrees?

A negative latitude is south of the equator and a negative longitude is west of the prime meridian. In DMS format these are shown by the letters S and W.

Why does my map app reject my coordinates?

Many apps want latitude first, then longitude, in decimal form. Check the order, the minus signs, and that decimals use a dot rather than a comma.

Is GPS coordinates converter free?

Yes. GPS coordinates converter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put GPS coordinates converter on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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