Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
°C = (°F − 32) ÷ 1.8 — convert any temperature instantly
Fahrenheit to Celsius Formula
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value then divide by 1.8. To go the other way, multiply °C by 1.8 and add 32.
Quick estimate: Subtract 32, then halve it (÷ 2 instead of ÷ 1.8) for a fast approximation. Example: 72°F → 72-32=40 → 40÷2=20°C (actual: 22.2°C). Good for rough weather conversions.
°F to °C Reference Table
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°F → °C (weather)
| °F | °C | Note |
|---|---|---|
| -40°F | -40°C | Extreme cold |
| 0°F | -17.8°C | Arctic cold |
| 14°F | -10°C | Very cold |
| 32°F | 0°C | Freezing |
| 41°F | 5°C | Cold |
| 50°F | 10°C | Cool |
| 59°F | 15°C | Mild |
| 68°F | 20°C | Comfortable |
| 77°F | 25°C | Warm |
| 86°F | 30°C | Hot |
| 95°F | 35°C | Very hot |
| 98.6°F | 37°C | Body temp |
| 100°F | 37.8°C | Low fever |
| 104°F | 40°C | High fever |
| 212°F | 100°C | Boiling |
°C → °F (quick ref)
| °C | °F |
|---|---|
| -40°C | -40°F |
| -20°C | -4°F |
| -10°C | 14°F |
| 0°C | 32°F |
| 5°C | 41°F |
| 10°C | 50°F |
| 15°C | 59°F |
| 20°C | 68°F |
| 25°C | 77°F |
| 30°C | 86°F |
| 35°C | 95°F |
| 37°C | 98.6°F |
| 40°C | 104°F |
| 50°C | 122°F |
| 100°C | 212°F |
Cooking Temperature Guide
US recipes typically use °F for oven temperatures; the rest of the world uses °C. Use this guide when following American recipes:
Oven temperatures
| °F | °C | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| 250°F | 121°C | Very low |
| 275°F | 135°C | Very low |
| 300°F | 149°C | Low |
| 325°F | 163°C | Low-moderate |
| 350°F | 177°C | Moderate |
| 375°F | 191°C | Moderate-hot |
| 400°F | 204°C | Hot |
| 425°F | 218°C | Very hot |
| 450°F | 232°C | Very hot |
| 475°F | 246°C | Extremely hot |
| 500°F | 260°C | Broil/Max |
Meat doneness (°F internal)
| °F | °C | Doneness |
|---|---|---|
| 120°F | 49°C | Beef — rare |
| 130°F | 54°C | Beef — med-rare |
| 140°F | 60°C | Beef — medium |
| 150°F | 66°C | Beef — med-well |
| 160°F | 71°C | Beef/pork — well done |
| 145°F | 63°C | Pork — safe |
| 145°F | 63°C | Fish — safe |
| 165°F | 74°C | Poultry — safe |
| 140°F | 60°C | Lamb — med-rare |
| 160°F | 71°C | Lamb — well done |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Formula: °C = (°F − 32) ÷ 1.8. Subtract 32, then divide by 1.8. Example: (98.6 - 32) ÷ 1.8 = 37°C.
What is 98.6°F in Celsius?
98.6°F = 37°C — normal human body temperature.
What is 32°F in Celsius?
32°F = 0°C — the freezing point of water. (32 - 32) ÷ 1.8 = 0.
What is 212°F in Celsius?
212°F = 100°C — the boiling point of water at sea level. (212 - 32) ÷ 1.8 = 100.
What is 350°F in Celsius?
350°F = 176.67°C — a moderate oven temperature. Used for baking cakes and cookies.
What is 72°F in Celsius?
72°F = 22.22°C — a comfortable room temperature. (72 - 32) ÷ 1.8 = 22.22.