Math

Decimal Degrees to DMS Converter

Convert decimal degrees to degrees, minutes and seconds.

Calculated Output

Degrees (°) 41

Minutes (') 33

Seconds (") 45

Formula: 1° = 60', 1' = 60"

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Decimal degrees = 41.563 °

4. Degrees = 41°

5. Minutes = 33'

6. Seconds = 45"

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The math behind it

Whole degrees stay; the fractional part times 60 gives minutes, and the leftover times 60 gives seconds.

41.5625° = 41° 33' 45".

How many seconds in a degree?

3600 — there are 60 minutes per degree and 60 seconds per minute.