Quick and accurate temperature conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit:
Fahrenheit = ( Celsius × 9/5 ) + 32
Description | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
---|---|---|
Water Freezing | 0°C | 32°F |
Room Temperature | 20°C | 68°F |
Body Temperature | 37°C | 98.6°F |
Water Boiling | 100°C | 212°F |
Absolute Zero | -273.15°C | -459.67°F |
Sun Surface | 5505°C | 9941°F |
Lightning | 30000°C | 54000°F |
Volcano | 700°C | 1292°F |
Temperature scales allow us to measure and compare heat levels in our environment. While most countries use Celsius (°C), the United States primarily uses Fahrenheit (°F). Kelvin (K) is the standard unit used in scientific research. Understanding these scales and how to convert between them is essential for:
Converting between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin is straightforward:
Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Celsius to Kelvin: K = °C + 273.15
Kelvin to Celsius: °C = K - 273.15
Fahrenheit to Kelvin: K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9
Kelvin to Fahrenheit: °F = (K × 9/5) - 459.67
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