Convert Fahrenheit to Centigrade
This page converts a temperature in degrees Fahrenheit to one in degrees Centigrade (Celsius).
The maximum and minimum input values are 1000 and -1000.
Formula
DegreesC = (DegreesF - 32) x 5/9
Centigrade or Celsius?
Before I studied science at school, I always thought it was Centigrade. Then I learnt to call it Celsius in the late 1970s. I always preferred Centigrade. Centigrade was the more common term in the 1950s and 1960s and this is a retro site, so I'm using Centigrade.
But take your pick, there is a subtle difference, but to all intents and purposes they are the same.
Conversion table
| Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) | Degrees Centigrade (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0°F | -17°C |
| 32°F | 0°C |
| 68°F | 20°C |
| 100°F | 37°C |
| 212°F | 100°C |
Convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit
By Steven Braggs, January 2024
