degree Fahrenheit [F] to degree Celsius [C] Converter
Quick Reference
1 degree Fahrenheit (F) = -17.22222222 degree Celsius (C)
1 degree Celsius (C) = 33.8 degree Fahrenheit (F)
How to Convert degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius
1 F = -17.22222222 C
1 C = 33.8 F
To convert degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius, divide the value by 33.8 (equivalently, multiply by -17.22222222). To convert degree Celsius back to degree Fahrenheit, multiply by 33.8.
Example: convert 10 F to C:
10 F = 10 x -17.22222222 = -172.2222222 C
degree Fahrenheit
Definition: Degree Fahrenheit (°F) is a unit of temperature on the Fahrenheit scale, where the freezing point of water is 32 °F and the boiling point is 212 °F at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/origin: The Fahrenheit scale was developed in 1724 by the German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. He based his scale on the freezing point of a brine solution (0 °F) and the approximate body temperature of a human (96 °F, later adjusted to 98.6 °F).
Current use: Degree Fahrenheit is primarily used in the United States, its associated territories, and a few other countries for weather reporting and everyday temperature measurements.
degree Celsius
Definition: Degree Celsius (°C) is a unit of temperature on the Celsius scale, which is defined so that the freezing point of water is 0 °C and the boiling point is 100 °C at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/origin: The Celsius scale was originally proposed in 1742 by the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius. He originally defined 0 °C as the boiling point of water and 100 °C as the freezing point, but this was later reversed to its current definition.
Current use: Degree Celsius is the standard unit of temperature used in most of the world, except for the United States and a few other countries. It is used in scientific research, weather reporting, and everyday life.
degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius Conversion Table
| degree Fahrenheit [F] | degree Celsius [C] |
|---|---|
| 1 F | -17.22222222 C |
| 2 F | -16.66666667 C |
| 5 F | -15 C |
| 10 F | -12.22222222 C |
| 20 F | -6.666666667 C |
| 50 F | 10 C |
| 100 F | 37.77777778 C |
| 200 F | 93.33333333 C |
| 500 F | 260 C |
| 1000 F | 537.7777778 C |
Common degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius conversions
- -40 F = -40 C
- -30 F = -34.444444 C
- -20 F = -28.888889 C
- -10 F = -23.333333 C
- -5 F = -20.555556 C
- 0 F = -17.777778 C
- 5 F = -15 C
- 10 F = -12.222222 C
- 15 F = -9.444444 C
- 20 F = -6.666667 C
- 25 F = -3.888889 C
- 30 F = -1.111111 C
- 35 F = 1.666667 C
- 36 F = 2.222222 C
- 37 F = 2.777778 C
- 38 F = 3.333333 C
- 40 F = 4.444444 C
- 45 F = 7.222222 C
- 50 F = 10 C
- 60 F = 15.555556 C
- 70 F = 21.111111 C
- 80 F = 26.666667 C
- 90 F = 32.222222 C
- 100 F = 37.777778 C
- 150 F = 65.555556 C
- 180 F = 82.222222 C
- 200 F = 93.333333 C
- 220 F = 104.444444 C
- 250 F = 121.111111 C
- 350 F = 176.666667 C
Common pairs of Temperature
degree Celsius
degree Kelvin
degree Fahrenheit