Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius instantly with our free online calculator. Essential for understanding weather forecasts, cooking temperatures, scientific calculations, and travel to metric countries.
Conversion Formulas
| Conversion | Formula | Example | °F to °C(°F - 32) × 5/968°F = 20°C °C to °F(°C × 9/5) + 3220°C = 68°F
Temperature Reference Chart
FahrenheitCelsiusCondition 32°F0°CWater freezes 50°F10°CCool weather 68°F20°CRoom temperature 77°F25°CWarm weather 98.6°F37°CBody temperature 100°F37.8°CHot weather 212°F100°CWater boils
Cooking Temperature Guide
FahrenheitCelsiusCooking Use 250°F121°CSlow roasting 325°F163°CBaking cakes 350°F177°CStandard baking 375°F191°CRoasting 400°F204°CHigh-heat roasting 425°F218°CPizza, bread 450°F232°CVery high heat | 500°F | 260°C | Broiling |
Quick Mental Conversion
For approximate conversions:
- °F to °C: Subtract 30, then divide by 2
- °C to °F: Multiply by 2, then add 30
Conversion Code Example
``javascript
function fahrenheitToCelsius(f) {
return (f - 32) * 5 / 9;
}
function celsiusToFahrenheit(c) {
return (c * 9 / 5) + 32;
}
// Examples
console.log(fahrenheitToCelsius(68)); // 20
console.log(celsiusToFahrenheit(20)); // 68
``
Weather Interpretation
| Temp Range | Fahrenheit | Celsius | Feel | Freezing< 32°F< 0°CIce, snow Cold32-50°F0-10°CWinter coat Cool50-65°F10-18°CLight jacket Comfortable65-75°F18-24°CT-shirt Warm75-85°F24-30°CSummer clothes Hot85-100°F30-38°CStay cool | Extreme | > 100°F | > 38°C | Dangerous heat |
Use this converter for accurate temperature conversions between Fahrenheit and Celsius.