Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius (°F to °C) quickly and accurately.
Quick conversion table
| Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.77778 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 77 °F | 25 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
About this tool
The Fahrenheit scale, proposed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, sets water's freezing point at 32° and its boiling point at 212°. It is still the everyday scale used in the United States for weather, cooking and body temperature.
The Celsius scale sets water's freezing point at 0° and boiling point at 100°, and is used by nearly every other country in the world, as well as throughout science.
This converter is useful when you encounter a Fahrenheit reading — a US weather forecast, an oven dial, or a body temperature — and want the Celsius figure used almost everywhere else.
Worked example
- 1Start with your value in Fahrenheit. For example, 32 °F.
- 2Apply the formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
- 332 °F converts to 0 °C.
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
- Multiply the value in Fahrenheit using the formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
- How many Celsius is 1 Fahrenheit?
- 1 °F is equal to -17.22222 °C.
- How many Celsius is 10 Fahrenheit?
- 10 °F is equal to -12.22222 °C.
- How many Celsius is 100 Fahrenheit?
- 100 °F is equal to 37.77778 °C.
- What is a normal body temperature in both scales?
- A typical human body temperature is often cited as 98.6°F, which is 37°C. Normal body temperature actually varies somewhat by person and time of day.