Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator
Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator helps to convert a given temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Temperature allows us to gauge the hotness or coldness of the environment or of a body.
What is Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator?
Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator is an online tool that converts the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius using the conversion formula. Celsius can also be called centigrade. Fahrenheit and Celsius are the most commonly used units to measure temperature. To use the Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator, enter the value in the input box.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator
How to Use the Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator?
Follow these steps to use the Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator and find the temperature in Celsius.
- Step 1: Go to Cuemath's online Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator.
- Step 2: Enter the value of temperature in Fahrenheit.
- Step 3: Click on "Convert" to find the temperature in Celsius.
- Step 4: Click on "Reset" to reset the field and enter new values.
How Does Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator Work?
The temperature of any object or the environment is measured by using a thermometer. Even though Kelvin is the S.I. unit of temperature, however, Fahrenheit and Celsius are the most commonly used units to measure temperature. °F is the symbol used to represent the temperature in Fahrenheit. Similarly, temperature expressed as celsius is denoted by °C. In Celsius, the freezing point of water is 0°C and the boiling point of water is 100°C. While in Fahrenheit, the freezing point of water is 32°F and the boiling point is 212°F. These two facts are used to derive the conversion formula from Fahrenheit to Celsius. The formula is given as
°C = 5/9 × (°F - 32)
Here, C denotes the temperature in Celsius and F denotes the temperature in Fahrenheit.
Steps to convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius are given as follows:
- Subtract 32 from the temperature in Fahrenheit.
- Multiply this value by 5.
- Divide the value from the previous step by 9.
Solved Examples on Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator
Example 1:
Convert 68° F to °C and verify it using the online Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator.
Solution:
Placing the Fahrenheit value in the formula: °C = 5/9 × (°F - 32)
°C = 5/9 × (68° - 32)
°C = 5/9 × (36°)
°C = 20° C
Therefore, 68° F is equal to 20° C.
Example 2:
Convert -78.2° F to °C and verify it using the online Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator.
Solution:
Placing the Fahrenheit value in the formula: °C = 5/9 × (°F - 32)
°C = 5/9 × (-78.2° - 32)
°C = 5/9 × (-110.2°)
°C = -61.22° C
Therefore, -78.2° F is equal to -61.22° C.
Now, use the Fahrenheit to Celsius Calculator. and find the temperature in Celsius for the given Fahrenheit values.
- 86.3° Fahrenheit
- -59° Fahrenheit