Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
Accurate tool to convert between °C and °F
Temperature
Celsius
Celsius is a temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point.
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.
Formula
Multiply the temperature by 9/5 and add 32.
Celsius (c)
Description
Celsius is a temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point.
History
Proposed by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742. Originally, 0 was boiling and 100 was freezing!
Symbol Origin
Named after Anders Celsius.
Usage Context
Used for weather, cooking, and science worldwide (except the US).
Main Usage
Did you know?
At -40 degrees, the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales meet (-40°C = -40°F).
Fahrenheit (f)
Description
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.
History
Proposed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724. He used a brine solution to define zero.
Symbol Origin
Named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
Usage Context
Used for weather and cooking in the United States.
Main Usage
Did you know?
Fahrenheit chose 96 degrees as the human body temperature to make his scale easier to mark on instruments.
Quick Conversion Table
| Celsius (c) | Fahrenheit (f) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33.8 |
| 2 | 35.6 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 25 | 77 |
| 50 | 122 |
| 100 | 212 |
| 500 | 932 |
| 1000 | 1832 |
| 2500 | 4532 |
| 5000 | 9032 |
| 10000 | 18032 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply the temperature by 9/5 and add 32.
How many Fahrenheit in 1 Celsius?
1 Celsius is equal to 33.8 Fahrenheit.
What is a Celsius?
Celsius is a temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point.
What is a Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.