Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)
1 °F = -17.222222 °C · Free instant converter, no signup required.
What is a Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit (°F) is the temperature scale used in the United States. It was proposed by physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724.
What is a Celsius?
Celsius (°C) is the metric temperature scale used worldwide. It was designed around the freezing and boiling points of water.
Quick Tip
Subtract 32, then divide by 2 for a rough estimate. So 72°F → (72-32)/2 = 20°C (actual: 22.2°C).
Common Uses
- →Converting US weather reports for international visitors
- →Understanding body temperature (98.6°F = 37°C)
- →Reading American recipes in metric kitchens
Did You Know?
Normal human body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C) — one of the most commonly converted temperature values.
How to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)
To convert from Fahrenheit (°F) (°F) to Celsius (°C) (°C), multiply your value by -17.222222.
For example, 10 °F = -12.222222 °C.
// Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) conversion table
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 °F | -17.222222 °C |
| 2 °F | -16.666667 °C |
| 5 °F | -15 °C |
| 10 °F | -12.222222 °C |
| 20 °F | -6.666667 °C |
| 25 °F | -3.888889 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.777778 °C |
| 250 °F | 121.11111 °C |
| 500 °F | 260 °C |
| 1000 °F | 537.77778 °C |
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