Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
Accurate tool to convert between °F and °C
Temperature
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.
Celsius
Celsius is a temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point.
Formula
Subtract 32 from the temperature and multiply by 5/9.
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.
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).
Quick Conversion Table
| Fahrenheit (f) | Celsius (c) |
|---|---|
| 1 | -17.2222 |
| 2 | -16.6667 |
| 5 | -15 |
| 10 | -12.2222 |
| 25 | -3.88889 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 100 | 37.7778 |
| 500 | 260 |
| 1000 | 537.778 |
| 2500 | 1371.11 |
| 5000 | 2760 |
| 10000 | 5537.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Subtract 32 from the temperature and multiply by 5/9.
How many Celsius in 1 Fahrenheit?
1 Fahrenheit is equal to -17.2222 Celsius.
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.
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.