Geographic Coordinates Converter
Convert between Decimal Degrees and Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) formats with interactive map visualization and detailed coordinate system explanations.
Professional GIS Tool
Conversion Mode
Choose conversion direction
Decimal Degrees to DMS
Enter latitude and longitude in decimal degrees
Decimal → DMS
North/South
°
Range: -90° to 90°
East/West
°
Range: -180° to 180°
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Output Format Options
Conversion Results
Decimal degrees and DMS formats
Decimal Degrees
Modern GIS format
Latitude
48.858222°
Longitude
2.294500°
Decimal format is used in GPS devices and mapping software
DMS Format
Traditional navigation format
Latitude
48°51'29.6"N
Longitude
2°17'40.2"E
Degrees, minutes, seconds format used in traditional navigation
Conversion Breakdown
Latitude Conversion
48.858222° = 48° + 0.858222°
0.858222° × 60 = 51.49332'
51' + 0.49332'
0.49332' × 60 = 29.6"
Result: 48°51'29.6"N
Longitude Conversion
2.294500° = 2° + 0.294500°
0.294500° × 60 = 17.6700'
17' + 0.6700'
0.6700' × 60 = 40.2"
Result: 2°17'40.2"E
Alternative Formats
ISO 6709
+48.858222+2.294500
WGS84
48.858222, 2.294500
Google Maps
48.858222,2.294500