Converting Latitude and Longitudes to Decimal degrees

Formulas for converting latitude and longitude in Excel.

To convert degree-minute-second format into decimal degrees:
decimal degrees= degrees+(minutes/60)+(seconds/3600)

To convert integer degrees-decimal minute format into decimal degrees:
decimal degrees= integer degree+(decimal minutes/60)

TopoFinder webpage for latitude and longitude conversion
http://nris.mt.gov/wis/location/LatLong.asp

Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith