-5 Fahrenheit to Celsius
-5 °F = -20.55555556 °C
Substituting into °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 gives (-5 − 32) × 5/9 = -20.55555556 °C.
Nearby Fahrenheit to Celsius values
| degrees Fahrenheit | degrees Celsius |
|---|---|
| -50 °F | -45.55555556 °C |
| -40 °F | -40 °C |
| -30 °F | -34.44444444 °C |
| -20 °F | -28.88888889 °C |
| -10 °F | -23.33333333 °C |
| -5 °F | -20.55555556 °C |
| 0 °F | -17.77777778 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 60 °F | 15.55555556 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is -5 Fahrenheit in Celsius?
-5 Fahrenheit is -20.55555556 Celsius. Substituting into °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 gives (-5 − 32) × 5/9 = -20.55555556 °C.
How do you convert -5 Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius use different zero points, so you cannot convert them with a single multiplication. Apply the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 instead. Applied to -5 Fahrenheit, that gives -20.55555556 Celsius.
How many degrees Fahrenheit are in a degree Celsius?
Degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius start from different zero points, so there is no fixed ratio between them. Convert with °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 instead.
Convert any value
To convert a value other than -5, use the full Fahrenheit to Celsius converter, which includes the formula, the complete conversion chart and unit definitions.