Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius Online
About Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion
This converter converts Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C). One Fahrenheit (°F) equals 0.5555555556 Celsius (°C).
Formula:
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.5555555556 Celsius (°C)
Example:
1 °F = 0.5555555556 °C
2 °F = 1.1111111112 °C
Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) Conversion
A clear guide to converting Fahrenheit into Celsius. Includes numeric examples, formulas, and a breakdown of where this conversion appears in science, engineering, and daily applications.
Conversion Formula
Celsius = Fahrenheit × 0.555556
To convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), multiply the value by 0.555556. This factor is obtained by comparing their exact meter definitions.
Worked Example
Convert 1 F to C.
- Step 1: Write the formula: C = F × 0.555556
- Step 2: Substitute: 1 × 0.555556
- Step 3: Result: 0.555556 C
So, 1 F = 0.555556 C.
About the Units
Fahrenheit (°F)
One Fahrenheit (°F) equals 0.555556 Celsius (°C)
A widely used unit across scientific, engineering, and measurement contexts.
Celsius (°C)
One Celsius (°C) equals 1.8 Fahrenheit (°F)
A widely used unit across scientific, engineering, and measurement contexts.
Where This Conversion Is Used
- Converting values from Fahrenheit to Celsius for engineering or scientific workflows.
- Used when normalizing mixed-unit datasets requiring consistent Celsius representation.
- Applied when comparing different measurement systems across tools and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Celsius (°C) are in 1 Fahrenheit (°F)?
1 F = 0.555556 C.
What is the formula for converting Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)?
Multiply the F value by 0.555556.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. 1 C = 1.8 F.
Conclusion
By applying the conversion factor shown above, you can reliably convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) for use in scientific analysis, engineering calculations, academic work, or daily measurements.
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Convert Fahrenheit to Other Units
1 F = 0.5555555556 K
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.5555555556 Kelvin (K)
1 F equals 0.5555555556 K.
1 F = 0.5555555556 C
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.5555555556 Celsius (°C)
1 F equals 0.5555555556 C.
1 F = 0.8333333333583334 D
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.8333333333583334 Delisle (°D)
1 F equals 0.8333333333583334 D.
1 F = 0.18333333334818336 N
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.18333333334818336 Newton (°N)
1 F equals 0.18333333334818336 N.
1 F = 0.44444444448000003 Re
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.44444444448000003 Réaumur (°Ré)
1 F equals 0.44444444448000003 Re.
1 F = 0.2916666666841667 Ro
1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 0.2916666666841667 Rømer (°Rø)
1 F equals 0.2916666666841667 Ro.
Convert Celsius to Other Units
1 C = 1.799999999856 F
1 Celsius (°C) = 1.799999999856 Fahrenheits (°F)
1 C equals 1.799999999856 ves.
1 C = 1.799999999856 R
1 Celsius (°C) = 1.799999999856 Rankines (°R)
1 C equals 1.799999999856 Rs.
1 C = 1.499999999925 D
1 Celsius (°C) = 1.499999999925 Delisles (°D)
1 C equals 1.499999999925 Ds.
1 C = 0.33000000000033003 N
1 Celsius (°C) = 0.33000000000033003 Newton (°N)
1 C equals 0.33000000000033003 N.
1 C = 0.5249999999895 Ro
1 Celsius (°C) = 0.5249999999895 Rømer (°Rø)
1 C equals 0.5249999999895 Ro.