Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Type a number to convert °F to °C.
Quick answer: To convert °F to °C, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and multiply by 5/9. For example, 50°F is 10°C.
How to use it
- Type the number of °F.
- The answer in °C appears in large type.
- Press Swap to convert back.
Formula
To convert °F to °C, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and multiply by 5/9.
Useful points: water freezes at 32°F (0°C) and boils at 212°F (100°C) at sea level, normal body temperature is about 98.6°F (37°C), and −40° is the same in both scales.
Conversion table
| °f | °c |
|---|---|
| -40°F | -40°C |
| 0°F | -17.7778°C |
| 32°F | 0°C |
| 50°F | 10°C |
| 68°F | 20°C |
| 72°F | 22.2222°C |
| 98.6°F | 37°C |
| 212°F | 100°C |
What people use it for
- Cooking, travel and shopping
- Homework and science
- Fitness and health tracking
- Reading instructions and labels
- Working with international sizes
Questions
How do I convert °F to °C?
To convert °F to °C, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and multiply by 5/9. For example, 50°F is 10°C.
How do I convert °C to °F?
Press Swap, or use the reverse converter linked below.
Is the result exact?
It uses the exact definition of the units and is rounded for display.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no install and no limit.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Only your own best score, where a page shows one, is kept on your device.
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