To convert UTM to DMS: first apply the inverse UTM projection to get Decimal Degrees, then convert DD to DMS using D = floor(DD), M = floor((DD-D)×60), S = ((DD-D)×60-M)×60.
UTM to DMS Converter
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DD
Decimal Degrees
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DMS
Deg. Min. Sec.
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DDM
Deg. Decimal Min.
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UTM
Univ. Trans. Mercator
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MGRS
Military Grid
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Geohash
Base32
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Plus Code
Open Location Code
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How to Convert UTM to DMS: Step by Step
- 1 Apply inverse UTM projection to get Decimal Degrees.
- 2 Extract whole degrees.
- 3 Multiply the remainder by 60 to get whole minutes.
- 4 Multiply the remaining fraction by 60 to get seconds.
- 5 Add directional suffix (N/S/E/W).
Worked Example
Input
10T 550254 5272543
Latitude conversion:
Inverse UTM → 47.6062° → 47°36'22"N
Longitude conversion:
-122.3321° → 122°19'55"W
Result:
47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W
Why Convert UTM to DMS?
Some military maps, aviation charts, and legal land descriptions require DMS format.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✕ Rounding minutes before calculating seconds
- ✕ Wrong direction suffix