Fahrenheit to Celsius (F to C) Converter
Definition
The fahrenheit scale (°F) is a temperature scale where 32° marks water’s freezing point and 212° its boiling point, dividing the range into 180 equal degrees. The celsius scale (°C) assigns 0° to water’s freezing point and 100° to its boiling point, used worldwide in science and most countries.
History
Daniel Gabriel fahrenheit created the fahrenheit scale in 1724, using a mercury thermometer and reference points like a salt-ice mixture and body temperature, later adjusted for water’s phase changes. Anders celsius introduced the celsius scale in 1742, initially inverted, standardized in its current form by the mid-18th century for scientific precision.
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius Easily
Use our Fahrenheit to Celsius converter to quickly convert temperature conversion,F to C,convert Fahrenheit to Celsius. Whether you need a Celsius from Fahrenheit formula,F C calculator, our tool is fast, accurate, and free. Enter a value in Fahrenheit to get instant results. Our tool also supports variations like C from F,F into C and common misspellings such as farenheit to celcius,fahrenheit to centigrade.
How to Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
To convert fahrenheit to celsius, subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9. Use the converter above for precise calculations.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Table
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 °f | -17.22222222 °c |
| 2 °f | -16.66666667 °c |
| 3 °f | -16.11111111 °c |
| 4 °f | -15.55555556 °c |
| 5 °f | -15.00000000 °c |
| 6 °f | -14.44444444 °c |
| 7 °f | -13.88888889 °c |
| 8 °f | -13.33333333 °c |
| 9 °f | -12.77777778 °c |
| 10 °f | -12.22222222 °c |
| 50 °f | 10.00000000 °c |
| 100 °f | 37.77777778 °c |