We’ll cover exactly how to convert the coordinates into decimals (or go from decimals to degrees) in a matter of steps. Whether you’d rather your latitude and longitude coordinates be in decimal degrees (DD) or degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS), Excel makes it easy-no math required. However, sometimes these very helpful lines are in an unhelpful format. Do you end up pointing at a horizontal or vertical line? These geographic coordinates are invisible on the actual planet yet used on maps and globes everywhere to pinpoint specific locations.
Put your finger on a globe and drag it across.
How to Convert Latitude and Longitude to Decimals in Excel