Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
American temperatures into global context.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert between any two temperature units instantly.
Fahrenheit (°F)
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What This Calculator Does
The Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter translates American temperatures into the metric scale used by most of the world. When a European friend says it is 30 degrees outside, or a scientific paper references temperatures in Celsius, this tool gives you the Fahrenheit equivalent so you can picture what that actually feels like.
How It Works
Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply the result by 5/9. The subtraction accounts for the different zero points, and the multiplication adjusts for the different scale sizes.
Example
A comfortable 72 F room is 22.2 C. A fever of 102 F is 38.9 C. A freezer at 0 F is -17.8 C.
Formula
C = (F - 32) x 5/9Subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9.
Reading the Results
Temperature in Celsius
Your temperature expressed in Celsius using the standard conversion formula.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 72 F in Celsius?
72 F equals 22.2 C, a comfortable room temperature.
What is 98.6 F in Celsius?
98.6 F equals 37 C, normal human body temperature.
How do I convert C to F?
Multiply Celsius by 1.8, then add 32.