Fahrenheit to Celsius
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius for weather, ovens, recipes, body temperature, and metric temperature references.
How to convert °F to °C
To convert a value from degree Fahrenheits (°F) to degree Celsius (°C), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.
x is the source value in °F; y is the result in °C.
Popular conversions
Quick answers for common °F to °C values are available from the related conversion pages.
Use the related tools section for fixed-value conversions and the reverse direction.
Common conversion table
Quick reference table for common °F to °C values:
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 1 | -17.222222 |
| 5 | -15 |
| 10 | -12.222222 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 100 | 37.777778 |
| 1,000 | 537.777778 |
About degree Fahrenheits
Degree Fahrenheit (°F) — The Fahrenheit scale places water freezing at 32 °F and boiling at 212 °F at standard pressure.
Common uses: Fahrenheit is common in the United States for weather forecasts, ovens, cooking, body temperature, and home thermostats.
About degree Celsius
Degree Celsius (°C) — The Celsius scale sets 0 °C near the freezing point of water and 100 °C near boiling at standard pressure.
Common uses: Celsius is used in most countries for weather, cooking, science, medicine, and everyday temperature readings.