Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
1 °F =
°C
How to Convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius
Formula:
To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the temperature and then multiply by 5/9 (or 0.5556).
Example Calculation
For example, to convert 10 Fahrenheit to Celsius:
About these Units
Fahrenheit (°F)
The Fahrenheit scale is a temperature scale based on one proposed in 1724 by the physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. On this scale, the freezing point of water is 32°F and the boiling point is 212°F at standard atmospheric pressure.
Celsius (°C)
The Celsius scale is a temperature scale used by the International System of Units (SI). It was previously known as the centigrade scale. 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure.
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