title: Python - Batch convert GPS positions to Lat Lon decimals
body: <p>Hi I have a legacy db with some positional data. The fields are just text fields with strings like this <code>0°25'30"S, 91°7'W</code>. Is there some way I can convert these to two floating point numbers for <code>Decimal Latitude</code> and <code>Decimal Longitude</code>?</p>
  
  <p>EDIT:</p>
  
  <p>So an example would be:  <code>0°25'30"S, 91°7'W</code> -> <code>0.425</code>, <code>91.116667</code> where the original single field position yields two floats.</p>
  
  <p>Any help much appreciated.</p>