To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius (°F to °C), you may use the Fahrenheit to Celsius converter above. Alternatively, you may use the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion table for a fast lookup.
Below, you will find information on how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius degrees, including the formulas and example conversions.
How to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)?
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value and divide by 1.8.
For example, to convert 80 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, subtract 32 from 80 and then divide by 1.8, that makes 80 °F is 26.66 °C.
Fahrenheit to Celsius formula
Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) / 1.8
To convert from metric system unit of temperature Celsius (also called Centigrade) to Fahrenheit temperature scale, view the conversion charts and for more information, please visit Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion.
What is Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale with the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point of water is 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). Commonly used in the United States and named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. The symbol is "°F".
- Freezing point of water = 32 °F
- Boiling point of water = 212 °F
- Absolute zero = -459.67 °F
- Average body temperature = 98.6 °F (between 97 °F and 99 °F)
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