Temperature
Celsius to Fahrenheit
Scale by nine fifths to match the degree size, then shift by thirty-two to move the zero point.
The Formula
°F = °C x 9/5 + 32
Scale by nine fifths to match the degree size, then shift by thirty-two to move the zero point.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| °C | Degrees Celsius | °C | The temperature on the Celsius scale. |
| °F | Degrees Fahrenheit | °F | The same temperature on the Fahrenheit scale. |
What Each Symbol Means
°C°C
Degrees Celsius
The temperature on the Celsius scale.
°F°F
Degrees Fahrenheit
The same temperature on the Fahrenheit scale.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert temperature units page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Temperature Units, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.