Where to find it
Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the map screen
Scroll down to the Settings section
Tap Units preferences
Select the Coordinates tab
Available formats
Decimal Degrees (DD) The simplest format, expressing coordinates as a single decimal number.
Example: 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) Commonly used in marine navigation and GPS devices. Degrees are whole numbers, minutes are expressed as decimals.
Example: 48° 51.396' N, 2° 21.132' E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) The traditional nautical and cartographic standard. Splits the position into degrees, minutes and whole seconds.
Example: 48° 51' 23.76" N, 2° 21' 7.92" E
How to change it
Toggle on the format you want to use. Only one format can be active at a time. The selected format will apply everywhere coordinates are displayed in the app — on the map cursor, vessel details, and past track.
Which format should I use?
Format | Best for |
DD | General use, developers, mapping tools |
DDM | Recreational sailors, GPS chartplotters |
DMS | Professional mariners, harbour pilots, fishermen |