Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter — °F to °C Temperature Calculator

Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius and Celsius to Fahrenheit instantly. Free online temperature tool with formulas, weather presets, conversion chart, and Kelvin equivalents — for US, UK, travel, cooking, and science.

Fahrenheit ↔ Celsius

Live conversion as you type. °C = (°F − 32) × 5⁄9

Result

Converted temperature
20.0 °C
(68 − 32) × 5/9 = 20.0 °C
Comfortable room temperature

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Chart

Common °F values with °C and Kelvin.

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Batch Temperature Conversion

Enter Fahrenheit values (one per line). Outputs Celsius and Fahrenheit reverse-check.

Everyday & Weather Temperatures

Temperature Conversion Formulas

°F → °C
C = (F−32)×5/9
°C → °F
F = C×9/5+32
°F → K
K = (F−32)×5/9+273.15
°C → K
K = C+273.15

Note: Fahrenheit and Celsius are offset scales — they do not start at zero for the same physical meaning.

How to Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius

To convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8). Example: (68 °F − 32) × 5/9 = 20 °C. To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 9/5 and add 32: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32.

The United States uses Fahrenheit and most other countries — including the UK, Canada, EU, and Australia — use Celsius. This Fahrenheit to Celsius converter helps travelers, students, and cooks switch scales quickly.

Fahrenheit to Celsius chart

°Fahrenheit°CelsiusMeaning
32 °F0 °CWater freezes
68 °F20 °CComfortable room
98.6 °F37 °CNormal body temperature (approx.)
100 °F37.8 °CHigh fever range
212 °F100 °CWater boils (sea level)

Quick mental math tip

For a rough estimate: subtract 30 from °F, then halve the result (slightly low but close for weather). Example: 80 °F → about 25 °C actual is 26.7 °C.

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Fahrenheit to Celsius FAQ

What is the formula for Fahrenheit to Celsius?

To convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit reading and then multiply the result by 5/9 . Example: (100 °F − 32) × 5/9 = 37.78 °C.

What is 98.6 Fahrenheit in Celsius?

98.6 °F ≈ 37 °C (normal body temperature, rounded). Exact: 37.0 °C.

What is 32 Fahrenheit in Celsius?

32 °F = 0 °C — the freezing point of water at standard pressure.

Why does the US use Fahrenheit?

Fahrenheit predates Celsius and remained common in the US for weather, industry, and daily life. Most of the world adopted Celsius as part of the metric system.

Is Celsius the same as Centigrade?

Yes. Celsius replaced the older name centigrade in 1948. Both refer to the same °C scale.

How do I convert oven temperatures from F to C?

Use the same formula. Common baking: 350 °F ≈ 177 °C, 400 °F ≈ 204 °C. Use the chart tab for more oven settings.

Converts temperature from Fahrenheit (?F) to Celsius (?C).

Published
2025-08-11 23:11:29
Author
Taylor Bennett