Fahrenheit to Celsius
1 Fahrenheit = -17.2222 Celsius
Conversion Formula
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, multiply the value by -17.2222.
Fahrenheit × -17.2222 = Celsius
Quick Reference
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 1 | -17.2222 |
| 5 | -15 |
| 10 | -12.2222 |
| 25 | -3.88889 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 100 | 37.7778 |
| 500 | 260 |
| 1000 | 537.778 |
What is Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit (symbol: °F) is a temperature scale originally proposed in 1724 by the physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
It uses the degree Fahrenheit as its unit.
Common Uses
The Fahrenheit scale is primarily used in the United States and some of its territories. On this scale, the freezing point of water is 32°F and the boiling point is 212°F at standard atmospheric pressure.
What is Celsius?
Celsius (symbol: °C) is a scale and unit of measurement for temperature.
As an SI derived unit, it is used by most countries in the world. It is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who developed a similar temperature scale.
Common Uses
The Celsius scale is used globally for weather reports, scientific research, and in domestic settings (such as water and oven temperatures). It is defined by the freezing point of water (0°C) and the boiling point of water (100°C) at standard atmospheric pressure.
How many celsius are in a fahrenheit?
There are -17.2222 celsius in 1 fahrenheit.