Celsius to Fahrenheit (°C to °F) Converter
1 Celsius equals 33.8 Fahrenheit (1 °C = 33.8 °F). Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit with formula, table, and examples.
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 9/5 and add 32. This is the single most commonly needed temperature conversion, essential for American travelers abroad, European visitors to the US, international cooking, and understanding weather forecasts across different countries.
How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
- Take your Celsius value
- Multiply by 9/5 (or 1.8)
- Add 32 to the result
- Read the result in Fahrenheit
Common Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversions
| Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| -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 | |
| 36 °C | 96.8 °F | |
| 37 °C | 98.6 °F | |
| 40 °C | 104 °F | |
| 50 °C | 122 °F | |
| 60 °C | 140 °F | |
| 80 °C | 176 °F | |
| 100 °C | 212 °F | |
| 150 °C | 302 °F | |
| 180 °C | 356 °F | |
| 200 °C | 392 °F | |
| 220 °C | 428 °F | |
| 250 °C | 482 °F | |
| 300 °C | 572 °F | |
| 500 °C | 932 °F | |
| 1,000 °C | 1,832 °F |
Good to Know About Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion
Americans are the only major population that uses Fahrenheit for daily weather. Even in the UK, which still uses miles and pints, Celsius is used for temperature. This makes Celsius-to-Fahrenheit the most internationally relevant temperature conversion.
Celsius to Fahrenheit: What You Need to Know
When a European weather forecast says 25°C, Americans need to know that's a pleasant 77°F. Oven temperatures in European recipes are in Celsius - 180°C equals 356°F, close to the familiar 350°F. Body temperature of 37°C equals 98.6°F. Understanding this conversion helps bridge the gap between the metric world and American daily life.
What is a Celsius? °C
A metric temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point and 100°C is the boiling point of water. Used worldwide except in the US.
Learn more about Celsius →What is a Fahrenheit? °F
A temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point and 212°F is the boiling point of water. Primarily used in the United States.
Learn more about Fahrenheit →Going the other way? Use our Fahrenheit to Celsius converter.
Celsius to Fahrenheit FAQ
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The formula is: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32. For example, 20°C × 9/5 + 32 = 68°F. An easy shortcut: double the Celsius, then add 30 for a rough estimate.
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0°C equals exactly 32°F - the freezing point of water. This is one of the two key reference points for the conversion.
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100°C equals exactly 212°F - the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure. The 180-degree Fahrenheit span between freezing and boiling compared to 100 degrees Celsius is the reason for the 9/5 factor in the formula.
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Celsius and Fahrenheit are equal at exactly -40°. This is the only temperature where both scales give the same reading: -40°C = -40°F.
Non-Frequently Asked Questions About Celsius to Fahrenheit
Questions nobody should ask - but someone did.
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No. Celsius was a Swedish astronomer named Anders Celsius. Caesar was a Roman dictator. The only thing they share is the letter C. One gave us a temperature scale; the other gave us a salad.
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No. 100 degrees Fahrenheit is about 37.8 degrees Celsius - roughly human body temperature. Your house would feel like a sauna, not a kettle. Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius).
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Americans tried in the 1970s. Congress passed the Metric Conversion Act in 1975. It was voluntary. America volunteered not to. The rest is history - measured in Fahrenheit, of course.
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