Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
Seamlessly convert values from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C). Includes the exact formula, a quick reference table, and real-world context.
Conversion Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Table
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 °F | -1.7222e+1 °C |
| 2 °F | -1.6667e+1 °C |
| 5 °F | -1.5000e+1 °C |
| 10 °F | -1.2222e+1 °C |
| 15 °F | -9.4444e+0 °C |
| 20 °F | -6.6667e+0 °C |
| 25 °F | -3.8889e+0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.7778 °C |
| 500 °F | 260 °C |
About Fahrenheit
The Fahrenheit scale is used primarily in the United States and a few Caribbean nations. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. It was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724.
Real-World Examples
- Human body temperature is about 98.6°F
- A comfortable room temperature is 68 to 72°F
- Oven temperatures for baking typically range from 325°F to 450°F
💡 Did you know? Fahrenheit originally set 0°F as the temperature of an equal ice-salt mixture and 96°F as human body temperature. The scale was later adjusted, which is why body temperature ended up at 98.6°F.
About Celsius
The Celsius scale is the standard temperature scale used by most countries worldwide. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure. It was developed by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742.
Real-World Examples
- Human body temperature is about 37°C
- A comfortable room temperature is 20 to 22°C
- The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C in Death Valley, California
💡 Did you know? Celsius originally designed his scale backwards, with 100° as the freezing point and 0° as the boiling point. It was reversed after his death by Carl Linnaeus.
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