Latitude & Longitude Converter

Convert latitude and longitude coordinates between Decimal Degrees (DD) and Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS).

Decimal Degrees to DMS

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

Enter a value between -90 and 90.
Enter a value between -180 and 180.

DMS to Decimal Degrees

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

Latitude

Longitude

How to Use the Latitude & Longitude Converter

This converter lets you change geographic coordinates between Decimal Degrees (DD) and Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS). Choose the format you already have, enter the latitude and longitude, and select the appropriate conversion.

1

Enter Your Coordinates

Enter latitude and longitude in Decimal Degrees or enter degrees, minutes, seconds and direction for DMS coordinates.

2

Convert the Coordinates

Select Convert to DMS or Convert to Decimal depending on the coordinate format you need.

3

Copy or View the Location

Copy the latitude, longitude or complete coordinate pair, or open the converted coordinates on the FindLatLong map.

Latitude and Longitude Conversion Examples

Decimal Degrees to DMS

18.520430, 73.856744
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Latitude: 18° 31' 13.548" N
Longitude: 73° 51' 24.2784" E

DMS to Decimal Degrees

40° 42' 46" N
74° 00' 21" W
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Latitude: 40.712778
Longitude: -74.005833

Understanding Latitude and Longitude Formats

Decimal Degrees (DD)

Decimal Degrees represent latitude and longitude as decimal numbers. Positive and negative values indicate the hemisphere.

18.520430, 73.856744

Latitude ranges from -90 to 90 and longitude ranges from -180 to 180.

Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS)

DMS expresses coordinates using degrees, minutes and seconds, followed by a direction such as N, S, E or W.

18° 31' 13.548" N
73° 51' 24.2784" E

60 seconds make one minute and 60 minutes make one degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A latitude and longitude converter changes geographic coordinates from one format to another. This tool converts between Decimal Degrees (DD) and Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS).
Enter the decimal latitude and longitude in the Decimal Degrees to DMS section and select Convert to DMS. The result will show degrees, minutes, seconds, and the correct N, S, E, or W direction.
Enter the degrees, minutes, seconds, and direction for both latitude and longitude, then select Convert to Decimal. The tool will return the equivalent decimal degree coordinates.
Decimal Degrees use decimal numbers such as 18.520430, 73.856744. DMS represents the same location using degrees, minutes, seconds, and direction, such as 18° 31' 13.548" N, 73° 51' 24.2784" E.
N and S indicate whether a latitude is north or south of the equator. E and W indicate whether a longitude is east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Latitude values range from -90 to 90 degrees. Longitude values range from -180 to 180 degrees. Coordinates outside these ranges are not valid latitude and longitude values.
Yes. After converting the coordinates, you can copy the latitude, longitude, or complete coordinate pair using the available copy buttons.
Yes. Select Open on Map after conversion to view the location using the FindLatLong interactive map.