Fahrenheit Converter
Convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius, Kelvin, and other temperature units
Convert Temperature Units
All Temperature Conversions for 32.00°F
Fahrenheit
32.00 °F
Celsius
0.00 °C
Kelvin
273.15 K
Rankine
491.67 °R
Delisle
150.00 °De
Newton
0.00 °N
Réaumur
0.00 °Ré
Rømer
7.50 °Rø
Quick Examples
Example 1: Water Freezing Point
32°F to Celsius:
°C = (32 - 32) × 5/9 = 0°C
Example 2: Body Temperature
98.6°F to Celsius:
°C = (98.6 - 32) × 5/9 = 37°C
Example 3: Water Boiling Point
212°F to Celsius:
°C = (212 - 32) × 5/9 = 100°C
Example 4: Room Temperature
68°F to Celsius:
°C = (68 - 32) × 5/9 = 20°C
Temperature Reference Points
Absolute Zero-459.67°F
Water Freezes32°F
Room Temperature68-72°F
Body Temperature98.6°F
Water Boils212°F
Oven Temperature350°F
Conversion Formulas
°F to °C
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
°F to K
K = (°F - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15
°F to °R
°R = °F + 459.67
°C to °F
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Common Temperature Conversions
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| -459.67 | -273.15 | 0 | Absolute zero |
| -40 | -40 | 233.15 | Same temperature point |
| 0 | -17.78 | 255.37 | Very cold winter day |
| 32 | 0 | 273.15 | Water freezing point |
| 50 | 10 | 283.15 | Cool spring day |
| 68 | 20 | 293.15 | Room temperature |
| 98.6 | 37 | 310.15 | Human body temperature |
| 100 | 37.78 | 310.93 | Hot summer day |
| 212 | 100 | 373.15 | Water boiling point |
| 350 | 176.67 | 449.82 | Moderate oven temperature |
Understanding the Fahrenheit Scale
What is Fahrenheit?
The Fahrenheit scale was proposed in 1724 by German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. It defines the freezing point of pure water as 32°F and the boiling point as 212°F, creating a 180-degree separation between these two reference points.
Key Characteristics
- •Water freezes at 32°F (0°C)
- •Water boils at 212°F (100°C)
- •Absolute zero is -459.67°F
- •Primarily used in the United States
Conversion Formulas
Fahrenheit to Celsius
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Fahrenheit to Kelvin
K = (°F - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15
Fahrenheit to Rankine
°R = °F + 459.67
Practical Applications
- • Weather forecasting in the US
- • Medical temperature readings
- • Cooking and baking instructions
- • HVAC system settings
- • Industrial temperature monitoring