Fahrenheit to Celsius converter

Convert fahrenheit (°F) to celsius (°C) — results update instantly as you type.

Fahrenheit to Celsius

To-17.2222

1 °F = -17.22222222 °C

How to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius

Temperature is measured on three main scales: Celsius (used worldwide), Fahrenheit (used in the United States), and Kelvin (used in science). Unlike most conversions, temperature uses an offset as well as a multiplier.

Fahrenheit to Celsius: subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9. Celsius to Kelvin: add 273.15. The scales intersect at -40°, where -40°C equals -40°F.

Formula

°F × -17.2222222222 = °C

Multiply your fahrenheit value by -17.2222222222 to get celsius. For the reverse, divide by the same factor.

Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion table

FahrenheitCelsius
1 °F-17.222222 °C
2 °F-16.666667 °C
5 °F-15 °C
10 °F-12.222222 °C
25 °F-3.888889 °C
100 °F37.777778 °C

Common use cases

  • Weather forecasts between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Oven temperatures for international recipes
  • Scientific calculations requiring Kelvin
  • Body temperature interpretation (37°C = 98.6°F)

Frequently asked questions

Double the Celsius value and add 30 for a close estimate. The exact formula is °F = °C × 9/5 + 32.