Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to degrees Celsius (°C). Type a number in either box and the result appears as you type.
Enter a number, for example 12.5
1 degree Fahrenheit = -17.22222222 degrees Celsius
Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
How to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Subtract 32 from the temperature in Fahrenheit, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8).
Example: 98.6 °F = 37 °C
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion table
| Degree Fahrenheit (°F) | Degree Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| -40 | -40 |
| -20 | -28.888889 |
| 0 | -17.777778 |
| 10 | -12.222222 |
| 32 | 0 |
| 40 | 4.4444444 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 60 | 15.555556 |
| 70 | 21.111111 |
| 80 | 26.666667 |
| 90 | 32.222222 |
| 98.6 | 37 |
| 100 | 37.777778 |
| 150 | 65.555556 |
| 212 | 100 |
| 300 | 148.88889 |
| 350 | 176.66667 |
| 400 | 204.44444 |
| 450 | 232.22222 |
About degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius
Degree Fahrenheit (°F)
Water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F at sea level. Used for weather and cooking in the United States.
Degree Celsius (°C)
Water freezes at 0 °C and boils at 100 °C at sea level. Used for weather and cooking in most of the world.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
Subtract 32 from the temperature in Fahrenheit, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8). °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
What is 98.6 °F in degrees Celsius?
98.6 °F = 37 °C.
What is 32 °F in degrees Celsius?
32 °F = 0 °C.