Fahrenheit to Celsius

1 °F = -17.222222 °C

One fahrenheit equals -17.222222 degrees celsius, and one celsius equals 33.8 degrees fahrenheit.

Fahrenheit to Celsius formula

°C = °F × 0.55555556 − 17.777778

To convert degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius, multiply by 0.55555556 and then subtract 17.777778.

Step-by-step examples

Convert 0 degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius

  1. 1Multiply 0 by 0.55555556 to get 0.
  2. 2Subtract 17.777778: 0 − 17.777778 = -17.777778 °C.

Result: 0 °F = -17.777778 °C

Convert 37 degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius

  1. 1Multiply 37 by 0.55555556 to get 20.555556.
  2. 2Subtract 17.777778: 20.555556 − 17.777778 = 2.777778 °C.

Result: 37 °F = 2.777778 °C

Convert 100 degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius

  1. 1Multiply 100 by 0.55555556 to get 55.555556.
  2. 2Subtract 17.777778: 55.555556 − 17.777778 = 37.777778 °C.

Result: 100 °F = 37.777778 °C

Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion table

Fahrenheit (°F)Celsius (°C)
-40-40
-20-28.888889
0-17.777778
10-12.222222
20-6.666667
25-3.888889
30-1.111111
372.777778
5010
7523.888889
10037.777778
20093.333333

Fahrenheit to Celsius chart

-40-20.56-1.1118.3337.78-40 °F100 °F

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Frequently asked questions

How many degrees celsius are in a fahrenheit?

There are -17.222222 degrees celsius in one fahrenheit (1 °F = -17.222222 °C).

How do you convert degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius?

To convert degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius, multiply by 0.55555556 and then subtract 17.777778.

What is 10 degrees fahrenheit in degrees celsius?

10 degrees fahrenheit equals -12.222222 degrees celsius.

How many degrees fahrenheit are in a celsius?

One celsius equals 33.8 degrees fahrenheit (1 °C = 33.8 °F).