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How do I convert geographic coordinates from Degrees/Minutes/Seconds (DMS) into Decimal Degrees (DD)?

Last Updated: Aug 26, 2011  |  47 Views
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DD = D + M/60 + S/3600

Decimal Degree = Degrees + Minutes divided by 60 + Seconds divided by 3,600

ArcGIS requires coordinates to be in Decimal Degree format so it is often necessary to convert.

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