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Fahrenheit to Celsius (°F to °C) Conversion

Fahrenheit (°F)
Celsius (°C)

How much are 1 Fahrenheit in Celsius ?

1 Fahrenheit are equal to -17.2222222 Celsius . Converting 1 Fahrenheit to Celsius is easy. Simply use our calculator above, or apply the formula to change the length.

What is a Fahrenheit (°F)

Definition: Fahrenheit (°F) is a temperature scale where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F under standard atmospheric conditions. It is mainly used in the United States.

History: The Fahrenheit scale was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, based on a brine freezing point, human body temperature, and water's freezing and boiling points. It became popular in English-speaking countries.

Current Use: Fahrenheit is primarily used in the US for weather, cooking, and industrial purposes. Despite global metrication, it remains prevalent in the US for daily temperature measurements.

What is a Celsius (°C)

Definition: Celsius (°C) is a temperature scale in which water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C under standard atmospheric conditions. It is used worldwide in scientific and everyday contexts.

History: The Celsius scale was developed in 1742 by Anders Celsius, with the original scale using the freezing point of water at 0°C and boiling at 100°C. It was later reversed to the current standard. The scale became the standard in scientific use by 1967, based on the Kelvin scale.

Current Use: Celsius is widely used for weather, cooking, and in scientific applications, especially in countries using the metric system. It is the standard temperature scale in most countries.