Celsius to Fahrenheit Converter
Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit instantly. Perfect for weather, cooking, and science. Includes conversion chart, formula, and common temperature references.
Formula
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
100 °C × 9/5 + 32 = 212 °F
About Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion
Celsius (°C) is the standard temperature scale in most countries and all scientific fields, based on water freezing at 0° and boiling at 100°. Fahrenheit (°F) is primarily used in the United States, where weather forecasts, oven settings, and thermostats all use this scale. The formula to convert is: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.
This conversion comes up constantly when Americans travel abroad and need to interpret weather in Celsius, when following cooking recipes from different countries, or when setting thermostats in hotels overseas. A handy shortcut: double the Celsius value and add 30 for a rough estimate. For example, 20°C ≈ (20 × 2) + 30 = 70°F (actual: 68°F).
Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Celsius | Fahrenheit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -40 °C | -40 °F | Extreme cold |
| -18 °C | 0 °F | Very cold winter |
| 0 °C | 32 °F | Freezing point of water |
| 10 °C | 50 °F | Cool day |
| 20 °C | 68 °F | Room temperature |
| 25 °C | 77 °F | Comfortable warm |
| 30 °C | 86 °F | Hot day |
| 37 °C | 98.6 °F | Body temperature |
| 100 °C | 212 °F | Boiling point of water |
| 180 °C | 356 °F | Oven: moderate |
| 200 °C | 392 °F | Oven: hot |
| 250 °C | 482 °F | Oven: very hot |