Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
Degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius. Enter a value to convert, or use the Fahrenheit to Celsius chart further down the page.
Degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius are measured on scales with different zero points, so the conversion needs a formula rather than a single factor.
How to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
Degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius use different zero points, so you cannot convert them with a single multiplication. Apply the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 instead.
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example
Convert 68 °F to degrees Celsius:
68 °F = 20 °C
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion chart
Use this Fahrenheit to Celsius table for quick reference without typing anything.
| degrees Fahrenheit (°F) | degrees Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| -20 °F | -28.88888889 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.77777778 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 72 °F | 22.22222222 °C |
| 80 °F | 26.66666667 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.77777778 °C |
| 150 °F | 65.55555556 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
Common Fahrenheit to Celsius values
Ready-made answers for the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversions people look up most often.
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What is a degree Fahrenheit?
On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F. It remains the standard scale for weather and cooking in the United States.
What is a degree Celsius?
The Celsius scale places 0 °C at the freezing point of water and 100 °C at its boiling point at standard pressure. It is the everyday temperature scale in almost every country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. For example, 98.6 °F becomes (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 37 °C.
At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius the same?
At −40 degrees. −40 °F and −40 °C are the same physical temperature, which makes it a useful checkpoint when verifying a conversion.
What is 350 °F in Celsius?
350 °F equals 176.67 °C. Most recipes round this to 175 °C or 180 °C, which is the standard moderate oven setting.
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