Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius instantly. Simple temperature converter with a formula explanation and reference table. Free, no sign-up required.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Table
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.777778 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 72 °F | 22.222222 °C |
| 77 °F | 25 °C |
| 86 °F | 30 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.777778 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
| 350 °F | 176.666667 °C |
How to Use Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
- Enter the temperature in Fahrenheit that you want to convert.
- The equivalent temperature in Celsius appears instantly.
- Use the copy button to copy the Celsius value to your clipboard.
- Use the conversion table below to look up common Fahrenheit-to-Celsius values.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is:
This formula reverses the Celsius-to-Fahrenheit conversion. First, subtract 32 to remove the offset between the two scales' zero points, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8) to scale from the Fahrenheit degree size to the Celsius degree size.
Key reference points: 32°F = 0°C (water freezes), 72°F = 22.2°C (comfortable room temperature), 98.6°F = 37°C (body temperature), 212°F = 100°C (water boils).
Fahrenheit-to-Celsius conversion is essential when reading US weather forecasts from abroad, adjusting oven temperatures for recipes from different countries, interpreting medical temperatures recorded in different systems, and understanding climate data. The Fahrenheit scale has higher granularity than Celsius, with 180 degrees between water's freezing and boiling points compared to 100 degrees in Celsius.