Coordinate Convertion

[LowBFlat]

I was trying to input a waypoint into my gps from a map on the web. I had the coordinates in decimal degrees but needed degrees with decimal minutes. So... Google to the rescue.

 

I typed in the search words :convert latitide: on Google and it sent me to an FCC web page with a conversion program.

 

Here's the link:

 

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/DDDMMSS-decimal.html

 

Enjoy!

Mike

[+Hi-Tek]

I was trying to input a waypoint into my gps from a map on the web.  I had the coordinates in decimal degrees but needed degrees with decimal minutes.  So... Google to the rescue. 

 

I typed in the search words :convert latitide: on Google and it sent me to an FCC web page with a conversion program.

 

Here's the link:

 

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/DDDMMSS-decimal.html

 

Enjoy!

Mike

You could also try Waypoint Workbench if you have MS Excel. This converts a load of co-ordinates simultaneously.

[+Prime Suspect]

You probably could have done the math in less time than it took to look it up. Just multiply the fraction by 60.

 

26.54321 = 26° (.54321 × 60) = 26° 32.5926

 

Or simply changed the input setting on your GPS.

Edited December 5, 2003 by Prime Suspect

[+FarSideX]

Or just enter the waypoint into your GPSr and change the mode it displays the coordinates in. Simple and no mess.

[LowBFlat]

Perhaps some of you could do the math faster than I...

[jtemple]

Try this:

 

Coordinate Translation