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Fahrenheit to Celsius

Convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) — instant and accurate

0 °F = -17.7778 °C  ·  100 °F = 37.7778 °C

-17.2222 °C

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Table

FahrenheitCelsius
-40 °F-40 °C
-20 °F-28.8889 °C
-10 °F-23.3333 °C
0 °F-17.7778 °C
10 °F-12.2222 °C
20 °F-6.66667 °C
25 °F-3.88889 °C
30 °F-1.11111 °C
37 °F2.77778 °C
50 °F10 °C
75 °F23.8889 °C
100 °F37.7778 °C
150 °F65.5556 °C
200 °F93.3333 °C
250 °F121.111 °C
500 °F260 °C
1000 °F537.778 °C

Formula

C = (F − 32) × 5/9
F = (C × 9/5) + 32
Example: 100 °F = 37.7778 °C

About the Fahrenheit-to-Celsius Conversion

Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius is essential when interpreting US weather forecasts, oven temperatures, or medical readings in a metric context. Use C = (F − 32) × 5/9. Body temperature of 98.6 °F equals 37 °C.

Real-World Examples

  • 32 °F (water freezing) = 0 °C
  • 212 °F (water boiling) = 100 °C
  • 98.6 °F (body temperature) = 37 °C
  • 350 °F (typical oven temperature) = 176.667 °C

Celsius to Fahrenheit (Reverse)

CelsiusFahrenheit
-40 °C-40 °F
-20 °C-4 °F
-10 °C14 °F
0 °C32 °F
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
37 °C98.6 °F
50 °C122 °F
75 °C167 °F
100 °C212 °F
150 °C302 °F
200 °C392 °F
250 °C482 °F
500 °C932 °F
1000 °C1832 °F

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

C = (F − 32) × 5/9

What is 0 °F in Celsius?

0 °F equals -17.7778 °C.

What is 100 °F in Celsius?

100 °F equals 37.7778 °C.

How do I convert Celsius back to Fahrenheit?

F = (C × 9/5) + 32

What is 98.6 °F in Celsius?

98.6 °F (body temperature) equals 37 °C.

Is the Fahrenheit-to-Celsius conversion exact?

Yes. The conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius is defined exactly by international agreement.

About Fahrenheit and Celsius

The degree Fahrenheit (symbol °F) is the everyday temperature scale used in the United States. Water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F at standard atmospheric pressure.

The degree Celsius (symbol °C) is the everyday temperature scale used in most of the world. Water freezes at 0 °C and boils at 100 °C at standard atmospheric pressure.

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