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Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter

Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius and back. Reference points for freezing, boiling, body temperature, and oven settings. Free, no signup.

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Interactive Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter

Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter

Free Fahrenheit to Celsius converter for travellers, bakers, scientists, and anyone converting between US and metric temperature scales.

How to Use This Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) Converter

This free online tool converts fahrenheit (°f) to celsius (°c) instantly.

Quick Steps

  1. Enter your value in the From field.
  2. Select the source unit from the dropdown.
  3. Select the target unit from the dropdown.
  4. Read the result — it updates as you type.

Tip: Use the Swap button (↔) to instantly reverse the conversion direction.

Why Convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)?

This converter is useful for recipe temperature conversion, weather comparison, lab experiments, HVAC settings. Whether you are comparing international products, following a foreign recipe, or working on a cross-border project, just enter any value to see the converted result.

Quick Reference Table

From To Roughly equals
0°F -17.78°C freezing point of water (US Midwest winter)
32°F 0°C freezing point of water (standard)
98.6°F 37°C normal human body temperature
212°F 100°C boiling point of water
350°F 176.67°C standard baking temperature
400°F 204.44°C high-heat roasting
450°F 232.22°C pizza oven temperature

All conversions use standard published factors. Results are rounded to 2–4 decimal places for readability.

Tips for Accurate Results

  • Offset matters: Unlike most unit conversions, temperature scales have an offset (not just a ratio). Always use the swap button for accurate reverse results.
  • Celsius to Fahrenheit: Use the swap button to go the other way — the formula is different.
  • Works offline: No server call needed. Everything runs locally in your browser.

How the Conversion Works

The conversion follows this standard formula:

Forward: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

Reverse: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32

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