Fahrenheit to Celsius
Convert fahrenheit to celsius instantly — subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9. Type in either box to convert both ways. Handy for weather, oven settings and body temperature when a reading is in Fahrenheit but you need Celsius.
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion table
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 °F | -17.7778 °C |
| 32 °F | 0 °C |
| 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 68 °F | 20 °C |
| 77 °F | 25 °C |
| 98.6 °F | 37 °C |
| 100 °F | 37.7778 °C |
| 200 °F | 93.3333 °C |
| 212 °F | 100 °C |
How to convert fahrenheit to celsius
To convert fahrenheit to celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9. For example, 1 °F equals -17.2222 °C. The calculator above runs the exact factor at full precision and updates as you type, and the swap button flips the direction so you can go from celsius back to fahrenheit just as quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert fahrenheit to celsius?
To convert fahrenheit to celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9. For example, 1 °F is -17.2222 °C. The calculator above does this for you the moment you type — enter a value on the left and the celsius result appears on the right, and you can type in either box to convert in the opposite direction. Every result uses the exact internationally defined factor, not a rounded shortcut, so the numbers are accurate enough for schoolwork, cooking, travel and engineering alike.
How many celsius are in 1 °F?
There are -17.2222 °C in 1 °F. The conversion table on this page lists the most common values — 0 °F is -17.7778 °C, and the table continues up to 212 °F = 100 °C — so you can read off everyday amounts at a glance without typing anything.
Is this °F to °C converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the precise, internationally agreed conversion formula rather than a rounded approximation, and the math runs at full double precision in your browser, with results shown to six significant figures. Handy for weather, oven settings and body temperature when a reading is in Fahrenheit but you need Celsius.
Is the fahrenheit to celsius converter free?
Yes — it is completely free with no sign-up and no limits, and every calculation happens locally in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded or stored. For other units, the full LK Forge unit converter covers length, weight, temperature, volume and speed in one place.
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