Coordinate Converter: 5 Practice Scenarios

When you need a coordinate converter

1. GPS navigation

The navigator shows DMS (55°45'21"N), and the map requires DD (55.7558). Translation is necessary to accurately indicate the point.

2. Geocaching

Cache coordinates are often given in DDM (55°45.348'N). Decimal degrees are required for input into Google Maps.

3. Application development

Map APIs (Google Maps, Yandex.Maps) accept decimal degrees. Data from GPS trackers can be received in NMEA format (DDM).

4. Military and topographic cartography

General Staff maps use the Pulkovo-42 coordinate system and the UTM grid. Conversion to WGS-84 (GPS) requires transformation.

5. Photography and geotagging

EXIF data of photos stores coordinates in DMS. DD is required to display on the map.

See also: Angle Converter, Area Converter, Length Converter