Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
Degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. Enter a value to convert, or use the Celsius to Fahrenheit chart further down the page.
Degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit are measured on scales with different zero points, so the conversion needs a formula rather than a single factor.
How to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
Degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit use different zero points, so you cannot convert them with a single multiplication. Apply the formula °F = °C × 9/5 + 32 instead.
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Worked example
Convert 20 °C to degrees Fahrenheit:
20 °C = 68 °F
Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart
Use this Celsius to Fahrenheit table for quick reference without typing anything.
| degrees Celsius (°C) | degrees Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|
| -40 °C | -40 °F |
| -30 °C | -22 °F |
| -20 °C | -4 °F |
| -10 °C | 14 °F |
| 0 °C | 32 °F |
| 10 °C | 50 °F |
| 20 °C | 68 °F |
| 25 °C | 77 °F |
| 30 °C | 86 °F |
| 37 °C | 98.6 °F |
| 40 °C | 104 °F |
| 50 °C | 122 °F |
| 100 °C | 212 °F |
Common Celsius to Fahrenheit values
Ready-made answers for the Celsius to Fahrenheit conversions people look up most often.
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What is a degree Celsius?
The Celsius scale places 0 °C at the freezing point of water and 100 °C at its boiling point at standard pressure. It is the everyday temperature scale in almost every country.
What is a degree Fahrenheit?
On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F. It remains the standard scale for weather and cooking in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply by 9/5 and add 32: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32. For example, 20 °C becomes 20 × 1.8 + 32 = 68 °F.
What is normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?
37 °C converts to 98.6 °F, the traditional figure for normal human body temperature.
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