Fahrenheit to Celsius
For US weather, oven settings in American recipes, and fever thermometers in Fahrenheit.
1 degree Fahrenheit = -17.22222222 degrees Celsius
Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
How to convert
How to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius
Temperature scales have different starting points, so converting takes two steps rather than one multiplication. Use this formula:
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Example: 68 degrees Fahrenheit = 20 degrees Celsius.
Fahrenheit to Celsius table
| degrees Fahrenheit (°F) | degrees Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| -20 °F | -28.8889 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.7778 °C |
| 10 °F | -12.2222 °C |
| 20 °F | -6.66667 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 40 °F | 4.44444 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 60 °F | 15.5556 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 70 °F | 21.1111 °C |
| 75 °F | 23.8889 °C |
| 80 °F | 26.6667 °C |
| 90 °F | 32.2222 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.7778 °C |
| 120 °F | 48.8889 °C |
| 150 °F | 65.5556 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
About the units
- Fahrenheit puts water's freezing point at 32° and boiling point at 212°. It is used mainly in the United States.
- Celsius sets 0° at the freezing point and 100° at the boiling point of water at sea level. It is used in most of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. For example, 68 degrees Fahrenheit is 20 degrees Celsius.
What is 0 °F in Celsius?
0 °F is -17.77777778 °C.
What is 100 °F in Celsius?
100 °F is 37.77777778 °C.
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit the same?
At −40: minus 40 °C is exactly minus 40 °F.