# decimalDegreesToDms

> Converts decimal degrees to DMS.

> **decimalDegreesToDms**(`degrees`, `axis?`): [`DmsCoordinate`](/core/api/type-aliases/DmsCoordinate)

Converts decimal degrees to DMS.

## Parameters

### degrees

`number`

Signed decimal degrees (negative = S for lat, W for lng).

### axis?

`"lat"` \| `"lng"` = `'lat'`

'lat' produces N/S; 'lng' produces E/W. Defaults to 'lat'.

## Returns

[`DmsCoordinate`](/core/api/type-aliases/DmsCoordinate)