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Posted: 11/25/2003 10:58:18 AM EDT
how do you convert deg min and secs of an angle into a decimal.  ie N 3deg 7' 45" W is 356.???
nevermind I figured it out.

3+(7* 1/60)+(45*1/60*1/60)
Link Posted: 11/25/2003 11:30:12 AM EDT
[#1]
this may help


http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/geotoutm/index.html

Do you have a program such as Arcview or CAD you should be able to convert in it
Link Posted: 11/25/2003 11:42:49 AM EDT
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how do you convert deg min and secs of an angle into a decimal.  ie N 3deg 7' 45" W is 356.???
nevermind I figured it out.

3+7/60+45/3600
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I shortened it a little for you.
Link Posted: 11/25/2003 3:01:48 PM EDT
[#3]
Most calculators will do this for you.
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