HP 300s Scientific Calculator - Manual (Page 29)

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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
• 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”
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

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.

     
