Celsius to Fahrenheit Converter
Convert celsius to fahrenheit using the formula °F = °C × 9/5 + 32. The calculator below shows higher precision results. The reference table is rounded for readability.
Formula and Step-by-Step
Step-by-step: 1 °C to °F
- Start with 1°C
- Multiply by 9/5: 1 × 1.8 = 1.8
- Add 32: 1.8 + 32 = 33.8
- Result: 1°C = 33.8°F
Conversion Table
Common celsius to fahrenheit values. The table and calculator both use the same conversion formula shown above.
What Does That Feel Like?
- 0 °C = 32 °F, water freezes
- 20 °C = 68 °F, comfortable room temperature
- 37 °C = 98.6 °F, normal body temperature
- 100 °C = 212 °F, water boils
- 180 °C = 356 °F, typical oven temperature
Quick Mental Conversion
For a rough estimate, double the Celsius value and add 30. For example, 20 °C: double is 40, plus 30 gives 70. The exact answer is 68 °F.
What Are Celsius and Fahrenheit?
What is a Celsius?
Celsius is a temperature scale where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point. It is used by most countries worldwide.
What is a Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32 degrees is the freezing point of water and 212 degrees is the boiling point. It is primarily used in the United States.
Why convert celsius to fahrenheit?
People typically convert celsius to fahrenheit when checking weather in the US, following American recipes, and setting oven temperatures.