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Fahrenheit to Celsius
Convert degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to degrees Celsius (°C) instantly. Type a value in either box — it works both ways.
1 °F = -17.2222 °C
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9ADVERTISEMENT
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion chart
| Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.7778 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 77 °F | 25 °C |
| 86 °F | 30 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.7778 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
About degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius
Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin are the three main temperature scales. Water freezes at 0 °C / 32 °F / 273.15 K and boils at 100 °C / 212 °F / 373.15 K. Kelvin starts at absolute zero, so it has no negative values.
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Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius are in a fahrenheit?
To convert, use °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. For example, 1 °F = -17.2222 °C.
How do you convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
Apply the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Enter any degrees Fahrenheit value in the calculator above and the degrees Celsius result updates instantly.
What is 68 °F in °C?
68 °F = 20 °C. See the full conversion chart above for more common values.