Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) using the standard formula.
1 °F = -17.22222222 °C
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Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Example
To convert -40 Fahrenheit to Celsius:
-40 °F → -40 °C
Conversion table
| Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
Explanation
Fahrenheit is common in the US. Celsius is used in most countries. This conversion includes a subtraction offset (−32) before scaling.
How to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
- Take the value in °F.
- Multiply by 0.55555556 and then add -17.777778.
- The result is the length in °C.
Example: 8 °F → -13.333333 °C.
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