Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter
Convert fahrenheit to celsius with this free temperature converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 fahrenheit = -17.2222222222 celsius. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
How to convert fahrenheit to celsius
- Enter the value in fahrenheit in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in celsius.
- Use the swap link if you need celsius to fahrenheit instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 °F = -17.22222222 °C
- 5 °F = -15 °C
- 10 °F = -12.22222222 °C
- 25 °F = -3.888888889 °C
Conversion table
Common fahrenheit values converted to celsius.
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 1 | -17.22222222 |
| 2 | -16.66666667 |
| 3 | -16.11111111 |
| 4 | -15.55555556 |
| 5 | -15 |
| 6 | -14.44444444 |
| 7 | -13.88888889 |
| 8 | -13.33333333 |
| 9 | -12.77777778 |
| 10 | -12.22222222 |
| 20 | -6.666666667 |
| 50 | 10 |
| 100 | 37.77777778 |
| 250 | 121.1111111 |
| 500 | 260 |
| 1,000 | 537.7777778 |
About this conversion
Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C) are both temperature units. Temperature is not a simple multiply-and-divide conversion. Bookmark this URL when you convert fahrenheit to celsius often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the celsius to fahrenheit converter.
FAQ
How many celsius are in 1 fahrenheit?+
1 fahrenheit equals -17.2222222222 celsius.
What is the formula to convert fahrenheit to celsius?+
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
How do I convert fahrenheit to celsius by hand?+
Use the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Temperature and fuel-economy pairs are not a single multiply in every direction.
Is this °F to °C converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.