How To Convert Between Degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius
Converting between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales is useful if you are working temperature conversion problems, work in a lab, or simply want to know how hot or cold it is in a country that uses the other scale! It's easy to make the conversion. One way is to look at a thermometer that has both scales and simply read the value. If you're doing homework or need to do a conversion in a lab, you'll want the calculated values. You can use an online temperature converter or else do the math yourself. Here's what you do:
Celsius to Fahrenheit Degrees
F = 1.8 C + 32- Multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8.
- Add 32 to this number.
- Report the answer in degrees Fahrenheit.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Degrees
C = 5/9 (F-32)- Subtract 32 from the degrees Fahrenheit.
- Multiply the value by 5.
- Divide this number by 9.
- Report the answer in degrees Celsius.
- C = 5/9 (F-32)
- C = 5/9 (98.6 - 32)
- 98.6 - 32 = 66.6 so you have C = 5/9 (66.6)
- 66.6 x 5 = 333 so you have C = 333 / 9
- 333 / 9 = 37°C
- 98.6°F = 37°C
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