KEVOS® MAKEOS · Units
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds Converter
What is this angle in degrees–minutes–seconds, decimal degrees and radians?
Convert an angle between degrees–minutes–seconds, decimal degrees and radians, for drawings, sine bar set-ups and survey data.
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How this tool works
Inputs, units and where to find them
| Input | Unit | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Convert from | choice | The form of the angle you have. |
| Degrees | ° | Whole degrees (negative for negative angles). |
| Minutes | ′ | Minutes (0–59). |
| Seconds | ″ | Seconds (0–59.99). |
| Decimal degrees | ° | Angle in decimal degrees. |
| Radians | rad | Angle in radians. |
Method and formulas
- Decimal = degrees + minutes ÷ 60 + seconds ÷ 3600.
- Minutes = fractional degrees × 60; seconds = fractional minutes × 60.
- Radians = degrees × π ÷ 180.
- Example: 12° 30′ 15″ = 12.504167°.
Limitations
- Seconds are rounded to three decimals in the display.
- Example values are illustrations. Replace them with values for your actual task.
Typical uses
- Convert drawing angles in DMS for calculations
- Express a calculated angle in DMS for the shop
- Convert to radians
Who it is for
- Machinists
- Toolmakers
- Engineers
What you get
- Degrees–minutes–seconds
- Decimal degrees
- Radians
Interpreting the result
- Sine bar and dividing head work usually needs seconds; drawings often state minutes.
References
- Machinery’s Handbook, 29th edition (Industrial Press, 2012), printed pp. 103–104. Topic reference; no source tables or recommended settings are reproduced.
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