Convert fahrenheit to celsius
Enter the value to convert from fahrenheit to celsius.
How to Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
Converting fahrenheit to celsius is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9Reverse conversion: Convert celsius to fahrenheit
Comparison: Fahrenheit vs Celsius
When to Use Each Unit
Fahrenheit: Primary temperature scale in the United States, Bahamas, Belize, and Cayman Islands. Used for weather, cooking, and medical measurements in these regions.
Celsius: Standard temperature scale used worldwide for weather, cooking, medical measurements, and scientific applications. Official scale in most countries except the United States.
Common Conversion Values
- 32°F = 0°C (water freezing)
- 212°F = 100°C (water boiling)
- 98.6°F = 37°C (human body temperature)
- 68°F = 20°C (room temperature)
About (symbol:
Definition: Fahrenheit (symbol: °F) is a temperature scale where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F at standard atmospheric pressure.
History: Created by German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724. Originally based on the freezing point of brine and human body temperature.
Current Use: Primary temperature scale in the United States, Bahamas, Belize, and Cayman Islands. Used for weather, cooking, and medical measurements in these regions.
Examples: Weather: 14°F to 104°F, cooking: 350°F oven, fever: 102°F, refrigerator: 39°F
About (symbol:
Definition: Celsius (symbol: °C) is a temperature scale where water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure. Originally called centigrade.
History: Developed by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742, originally with 0° as boiling point and 100° as freezing point. The scale was inverted after his death to the current form.
Current Use: Standard temperature scale used worldwide for weather, cooking, medical measurements, and scientific applications. Official scale in most countries except the United States.
Examples: Weather: -10°C to 40°C, cooking: 180°C oven, fever: 39°C, refrigerator: 4°C