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Celsius to Fahrenheit Converter
Use this page to convert celsius values into fahrenheit, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
This conversion uses an offset formula rather than a single multiplier because the temperature scales start from different zero points.
deg C to deg F: Apply the scale formula and then add or remove the required offset.
Example: 25 deg C = 77 deg F
Celsius
The Celsius scale places water freezing at 0 and boiling at 100 under standard atmospheric pressure.
History: The scale evolved from the work of Anders Celsius and later refinements.
Current use: Celsius is the default temperature scale for weather and daily life in most countries.
Also written as deg C, °C, C, degC, degree C, degrees C, degree Celsius, degrees Celsius, centigrade.
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is related to Celsius through the formula (F - 32) x 5/9 = C.
History: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit introduced the scale in the early eighteenth century.
Current use: Fahrenheit is common for weather, cooking, and consumer contexts in the United States.
Also written as deg F, °F, F, degF, degree F, degrees F, degree Fahrenheit, degrees Fahrenheit.
Celsius to Fahrenheit table
| Celsius [deg C] | Fahrenheit [deg F] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 deg C | 32.018 deg F |
| 0.1 deg C | 32.18 deg F |
| 1 deg C | 33.8 deg F |
| 2 deg C | 35.6 deg F |
| 5 deg C | 41 deg F |
| 10 deg C | 50 deg F |
| 20 deg C | 68 deg F |
| 50 deg C | 122 deg F |
| 100 deg C | 212 deg F |
Frequently asked questions
What is 0 Celsius in Fahrenheit?
0 Celsius equals 32 Fahrenheit.
What is 100 Celsius in Fahrenheit?
100 Celsius equals 212 Fahrenheit.
Why does Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion need more than a multiplier?
Temperature scales like Celsius and Fahrenheit start from different zero points, so the conversion uses both a scale factor and an offset.
What is 25 Celsius in Fahrenheit?
25 Celsius equals 77 Fahrenheit.