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FromDMS

FromDMS
converts from degrees, minutes, and seconds to decimal degrees.
FromDMS
converts from a DMS string to decimal degrees.
FromDMS
converts from a latitude-longitude string to latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.
MORE INFORMATION
  • FromDMS supports all common DMS string formats, with delimiters such as , , , and , , .
  • FromDMS allows strings containing cardinal directions N, , E, . N and E give positive angles; and give negative angles.
  • FromDMS supports latitude-longitude formats, with or without cardinal directions explicitly specified.
  • Results in decimal degrees can be converted to radians by multiplying by Degree.
EXAMPLESCLOSE ALL
Basic Examples   (4)
Convert from a DMS list to an angle in radians:
Convert from a DMS string:
Convert from a DMS string:
Convert from a latitude-longitude specification:
Convert from a DMS list to an angle in radians:
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Convert from a latitude-longitude specification:
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