Convert degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius
Convert degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to degrees Celsius (°C) instantly.
1 °F =
-17.22222 °C
degrees Celsius
Need the reverse? Convert degree Celsius to degree Fahrenheit →
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius conversion table
-40 °F-40 °C
-10 °F-23.33333 °C
0 °F-17.77778 °C
10 °F-12.22222 °C
20 °F-6.666667 °C
25 °F-3.888889 °C
30 °F-1.111111 °C
37 °F2.777778 °C
50 °F10 °C
100 °F37.77778 °C
About converting degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius
Fahrenheit to Celsius is needed when a US temperature has to be read in the metric scale used almost everywhere else — weather forecasts, oven settings, and body temperature. Subtract 32 first, then scale by 5/9.
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius are in a degree Fahrenheit?
One degree Fahrenheit equals -17.22222 degrees Celsius. So 10 degrees Fahrenheit is -12.22222 degrees Celsius. Use the converter above for any value.
What is the formula to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Is the degree Fahrenheit-to-degree Celsius conversion exact?
Yes. Temperature scales convert by an exact formula, not an approximation, so the result is precise for any input.