From Freezing to Boiling: The Ultimate Guide to Converting C to F
is based on water: 0° is freezing and 100° is boiling. c to f
Most conversions (like meters to kilometers) are simple multiplications. Temperature is trickier because the two scales don't start at the same "zero." From Freezing to Boiling: The Ultimate Guide to
Alternatively, many people find it easier to use the decimal version: Example: To convert 20°C to Fahrenheit: Multiply 20 by 1.8 = 36 Add 32 to 36 = 68°F The "Mental Math" Shortcut Example (20°C): (20 × 2) + 30 =
To help you get a "feel" for the numbers, here are some common touchpoints where the two scales meet: Description Celsius (°C) Fahrenheit (°F) -273.15°C -459.67°F Freezing Point of Water Room Temperature Average Body Temp Hot Summer Day Boiling Point of Water Why is the conversion so weird?
Example (20°C): (20 × 2) + 30 = . (It’s only 2 degrees off the real answer!) Common Temperature Benchmarks
Here is everything you need to know about making the switch between these two temperature scales. The Quick Formula