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Formula
To convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, subtract 32, multiply by 5, then divide by 9.
In short: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9.
Example
Example: convert 98.6 °F to °C.
98.6 - 32 = 66.6. Then 66.6 × 5/9 = 37. So 98.6 °F is 37 °C.
Common values
degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius| °F | °C |
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| -40 °F | -40 °C |
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| 0 °F | -17.7778 °C |
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| 32 °F | 0 °C |
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| 50 °F | 10 °C |
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| 59 °F | 15 °C |
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| 68 °F | 20 °C |
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| 70 °F | 21.1111 °C |
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| 72 °F | 22.2222 °C |
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| 75 °F | 23.8889 °C |
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| 80 °F | 26.6667 °C |
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| 90 °F | 32.2222 °C |
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| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
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| 100 °F | 37.7778 °C |
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| 212 °F | 100 °C |
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Oven settings in Fahrenheit and Celsius
Common oven settings in the US.
Oven settings in Fahrenheit and Celsius| °F | °C |
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| 250 °F | 121.111 °C |
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| 300 °F | 148.889 °C |
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| 325 °F | 162.778 °C |
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| 350 °F | 176.667 °C |
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| 375 °F | 190.556 °C |
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| 400 °F | 204.444 °C |
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| 425 °F | 218.333 °C |
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| 450 °F | 232.222 °C |
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About Fahrenheit and Celsius
Water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F. On the Celsius scale, the two points are 0 °C and 100 °C.
The US uses Fahrenheit for weather, cooking and body temperature. Most other countries use Celsius.
How to use it
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Questions
How do I convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
To convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, subtract 32, multiply by 5, then divide by 9. In short: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9.
What is 32 °F in Celsius?
32 °F is 0 °C. This is the freezing point of water.
What is 350 °F in Celsius?
350 °F is 176.667 °C. Many recipes round this to 180 °C.