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Convert Degrees Decimal Minutes to Degrees Minutes Seconds

To convert DDM to DMS: WholeMinutes = floor(DecimalMinutes). Seconds = (DecimalMinutes - WholeMinutes) × 60.

DDM to DMS Converter

DD Decimal Degrees

DMS Deg. Min. Sec.

DDM Deg. Decimal Min.

UTM Univ. Trans. Mercator

MGRS Military Grid

Geohash Base32

Plus Code Open Location Code

How to Convert DDM to DMS: Step by Step

  1. 1 Keep whole degrees as-is.
  2. 2 Take the floor of decimal minutes → whole minutes.
  3. 3 Subtract: (decimal minutes - whole minutes) × 60 → seconds.
  4. 4 Keep N/S or E/W suffix.

Worked Example

Input 48°51.504'N 2°17.670'E

Latitude conversion:

floor(51.504)=51'; (0.504×60)=30.24" → 48°51'30.24"N

Longitude conversion:

floor(17.670)=17'; (0.670×60)=40.20" → 2°17'40.20"E

Result:

48°51'30.24"N 2°17'40.20"E

Why Convert DDM to DMS?

Some older maps, military references, and geographic databases use DMS. Converting from a Garmin's DDM output may be necessary.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Dividing the decimal minutes fraction by 100 instead of 60