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Celsius to Fahrenheit

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Fahrenheit (°F)
°F

°F = °C × 9/5 + 32

Quick Reference: Celsius to Fahrenheit

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How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

Formula:

°F = °C × 9/5 + 32

Example:

20 °C = 68 °F

  1. Enter the value in Celsius you want to convert
  2. The result is calculated automatically
  3. Copy your result in Fahrenheit or continue converting

About Celsius and Fahrenheit

Celsius and Fahrenheit are the two most common temperature scales. In Celsius, water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°. In Fahrenheit, water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°. The formula is °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.

Common Uses for This Conversion

Weather understanding when traveling between metric and imperial countries, cooking with international recipes, medical temperature conversions, and scientific communication.

💡Did You Know?

Daniel Fahrenheit based his scale on three points: 0° was the coldest he could make a salt-ice mixture, 32° was freezing water, and 96° was human body temperature (he was slightly off on this last one).

Frequently Asked Questions

0°C equals exactly 32°F — the freezing point of pure water at standard atmospheric pressure. This is one of the two fixed reference points used to define the Fahrenheit scale. Formula: (0 × 9/5) + 32 = 32°F. When outdoor temperatures reach 0°C (32°F), expect ice and frost on roads and surfaces.
20°C equals 68°F. This is widely considered a mild, comfortable temperature — typical of a pleasant spring or autumn day in temperate climates. Many countries set indoor thermostats to 20–22°C (68–72°F) as the ideal room temperature. Formula: (20 × 9/5) + 32 = 68°F.
37°C equals 98.6°F — the traditional average human body temperature. A fever is typically defined as above 38°C (100.4°F). Formula: (37 × 9/5) + 32 = 98.6°F. Note: normal body temperature can range from 36.1–37.2°C (97–99°F) depending on the person, time of day, and measurement method.
100°C equals exactly 212°F — the boiling point of pure water at sea level (1 atm). This is the upper fixed reference point of the Celsius scale. Formula: (100 × 9/5) + 32 = 212°F. At high altitude, water boils at lower temperatures because atmospheric pressure is reduced — for example, at 2,000 m (6,600 ft) water boils at about 93°C (199°F).

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