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Celsius to Fahrenheit converter

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1 °C = 33.8 °F °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
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Celsius to Fahrenheit formula

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

Multiply by exactly 9/5, then add exactly 32

The scales align at −40 degrees, while water freezes at 0 °C and 32 °F under the standard reference relationship.

How to convert Degrees Celsius to Degrees Fahrenheit

Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5, then add 32. Do not multiply by a single constant because the two scales have different zero points.

Example calculation

A temperature of 20 °C is exactly 68 °F: (20 × 9/5) + 32 = 68.

20 °C = 68 °F

When this conversion is useful

Use Celsius to Fahrenheit for weather reports, oven settings, thermostats, travel planning, and interpreting health or laboratory temperatures for a US audience.

Common Degrees Celsius to Degrees Fahrenheit conversions

Degrees Celsius (°C)Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
-40-40
032
2068
3798.6
100212
180356

Celsius to Fahrenheit FAQ

Multiply Celsius by 9/5 and add 32: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.
The two scales show the same numerical value at −40 degrees.
It can be rough near everyday weather temperatures if you then add about 30, but the exact calculation uses 9/5 and 32.