Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
32°F = 0°C and 212°F = 100°C. Full formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 for any temperature value.
Inverse conversion
0°C = 32°F and 100°C = 212°F. Full formula: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 for any temperature value.
Formula
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example
To convert 98.6°F to °C: (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 66.6 × 5/9 = 37°C.
Quick reference table
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| -40 | -40 |
| 14 | -10 |
| 32 | 0 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 68 | 20 |
| 77 | 25 |
| 98.6 | 37 |
| 212 | 100 |
Unit definitions
Fahrenheit (°F)
Fahrenheit (°F) is used primarily in the United States. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
Celsius (°C)
Celsius (°C) is the standard temperature scale in most of the world and in science.
Common use cases
- Reading US weather in Celsius
- Cooking conversion for international recipes
- Body temperature