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Degree, Minute, Second (Sexagesimal)
Calculations
You can perform calculations using sexagesimal values, and
convert values between sexagesimal and decimal.
Inputting Sexagesimal Values
The following is the syntax for inputting a sexagesimal value.
{Degrees} {Minutes} {Seconds}
Example: Input 2
° 0’ 30”
Note that you must always input something for the degrees
and minutes, even if they are zero.
Sexagesimal Calculations
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Performing the following types of sexagesimal calculations
provides a sexagesimal result.
- Addition or subtraction of two sexagesimal values.
- Multiplication or division of a sexagesimal value and a
decimal value.
Example: 2° 20’ 30” + 39’ 30” = 3° 00’ 00”
Converting Values Between Sexagesimal
and Decimal
Pressing while a calculation result is displayed toggles
the value between sexagesimal and decimal.
Convert 2.255 to its sexagesimal equivalent.