Coordinates Converter
### WGS 84 & EPSG:4326 Geodetic Coordinate Standards Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates describe precise locations on Earth's ellipsoidal surface: - **Decimal Degrees (DD)**: Preferred in.
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris converts from Decimal Degrees (48.8584, 2.2945) to Degrees Minutes Seconds: 48° 51' 30.24" N, 2° 17' 40.20" E.
📖 About Coordinates Converter
WGS 84 & EPSG:4326 Geodetic Coordinate Standards
Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates describe precise locations on Earth's ellipsoidal surface:
- Decimal Degrees (DD): Preferred in software APIs, Google Maps, and GIS databases (
40.6892, -74.0445).
- Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS): Classical astronomical and surveying notation (
40° 41' 21.12" N, 74° 02' 40.20" W).
- DD = Degrees + Minutes60 + Seconds3600
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM): Standard in marine GPS, boating navigation, and aviation (
40° 41.3520' N, 74° 02.6700' W).
- Distance per Degree: 1^ of Latitude ≈ 111.32 km.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Latitude (Decimal Degrees) (e.g. 40.6892), Longitude (Decimal Degrees) (e.g. -74.0445), and Global Landmark Benchmark — choose from Custom Coordinates, Statue of Liberty NYC (40.6892° N, 74.0445° W), Eiffel Tower Paris (48.8584° N, 2.2945° E). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Conversion factors (to SI base unit or reference unit):
lat: 40.6892
lon: -74.0445
Worked Example
The Eiffel Tower in Paris converts from Decimal Degrees (48.8584, 2.2945) to Degrees Minutes Seconds: 48° 51' 30.24" N, 2° 17' 40.20" E.
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Unit conversion precision: round to the same number of significant figures as your original measurement. Converting 6 feet to meters gives 1.8288 m — but if your measurement was approximate (±1 inch), expressing more than 2 decimal places is false precision. For international trade and technical specifications, SI units (meters, kilograms, liters) are the standard. US customary units (feet, pounds, gallons) differ from Imperial UK units: 1 US gallon = 3.785 L vs. 1 UK gallon = 4.546 L.
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