Degrees Fahrenheit to Degrees Celsius – degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius Converter
1 °F = -17.2222 °C
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius conversion table
| degrees Fahrenheit (°F) | degrees Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| -10 °F | -23.3333 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.7778 °C |
| 5 °F | -15 °C |
| 10 °F | -12.2222 °C |
| 15 °F | -9.44444 °C |
| 20 °F | -6.66667 °C |
| 25 °F | -3.88889 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 37 °F | 2.77778 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.7778 °C |
| 150 °F | 65.5556 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
Degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius are both temperature units. One degree Fahrenheit equals -17.2222 degrees Celsius; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
-40 °F = -40 °C0 °F = -17.7778 °C100 °F = 37.7778 °C
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
Kelvin takes no degree symbol (write K, not °K) and 0 K is absolute zero. Celsius–Fahrenheit conversion differs in both scale and zero point, so it needs the formula, not a simple factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius are in a degree Fahrenheit?
1 degree Fahrenheit (°F) equals -17.2222 degree Celsius (°C).
What is the formula to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
Use the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Enter any value in the converter above to apply it instantly.
How do I convert degrees Celsius back to degrees Fahrenheit?
1 degree Celsius equals 33.8 degree Fahrenheit. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.