°F to °C Converter
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Convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) instantly using this free online converter. Enter a value in Fahrenheit and the tool will automatically calculate the equivalent value in Celsius.
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in Fahrenheit (°F).
- Confirm °F is selected in the “From” dropdown.
- Confirm °C is selected in the “To” dropdown.
- The result updates instantly.
Fahrenheit to Celsius formula
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, use:
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
- 32°F = 0°C
- 68°F = 20°C
- 98.6°F = 37°C
- 212°F = 100°C
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion table
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| -40 | -40 |
| -4 | -20 |
| 32 | 0 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 68 | 20 |
| 86 | 30 |
| 98.6 | 37 |
| 212 | 100 |
FAQs
Is Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion exact?
Answer: Yes. Temperature conversions use fixed formulas.
Why are there different temperature scales?
Answer: They were created with different reference points and historical standards.
Which scale should I use?
Answer: Use the scale common in your country or required by your application (science often uses Kelvin).