Gps Degree Converter

Gps Degree Converter FAQ

How do you convert degrees into decimals?

How to convert degrees,minutes,seconds to decimal degrees. One degree is equal to 60 minutes and equal to 3600 seconds: 1° = 60' = 3600". One minute is equal to 1/60 degrees: 1' = (1/60)° = 0.01666667°.

How do you convert gps coordinates to decimal?

Convert the GPS coordinates (a, b) from the typical degree-minute-second format given by most GPS devices into the decimal degree format using the following formula: degrees + (minutes/60) + (seconds/3600) = degrees. For example, a coordinate given as 45 degrees 22 minutes 38 seconds would become 45.3772 degrees when converted using this formula.

How do i get gps coordinates?

To find the exact GPS latitude and longitude coordinates of a point on a map along with the altitude/elevation above sea level, simply drag the marker in the map below to the point you require. Alternatively enter the location name in the search bar then drag the resulting marker to the precise position.

What is a gps degree?

A GPS Navigation degree is the same type of degree as a Geographic Information System (GIS) degree. It analyzes and interprets different forms of data to discover patterns, relationships and trends.