Temperature Conversions: Celsius vs Fahrenheit

Traveling abroad? You might be shocked when the weather forecast says it's "30 degrees" outside. In Celsius, that's a hot beach day. In Fahrenheit, you're freezing! Let's bridge the gap between these two scales.

A Tale of Two Scales

Celsius (°C), also known as Centigrade, is based on the freezing (0°) and boiling (100°) points of water at standard pressure. It is the scientific standard.

Fahrenheit (°F) sets the freezing point of water at 32° and boiling point at 212°. It allows for more precise air temperature readings without using decimals.

The Conversion Formulas

Converting isn't as simple as adding a number, because the scales start at different points and grow at different rates.

Celsius to Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit to Celsius

Key Benchmarks

• 0°C = 32°F (Water freezes)
• 10°C = 50°F (Cool day)
• 21°C = 70°F (Room temperature)
• 37°C = 98.6°F (Body temperature)
• 100°C = 212°F (Water boils)

Quick Convert

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