Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit: formula and table
Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit with our exact formula, a complete table and everyday examples.
Published on January 16, 2026Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit is essential when traveling to the United States, following American recipes, checking international weather forecasts or understanding medical temperature readings in Anglo-Saxon countries.
Understanding the conversion
The Fahrenheit scale shifts the zero and uses a different graduation from Celsius. The conversion formula accounts for these two differences: a 32° offset and a 9/5 multiplication factor.
📐 Formula
📊 Conversion table
| Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| -40 | -40 | Equality point |
| -20 | -4 | Very cold |
| 0 | 32 | Freezing point |
| 10 | 50 | Cold |
| 20 | 68 | Room temperature |
| 25 | 77 | Warm |
| 37 | 98.6 | Body temperature |
| 100 | 212 | Boiling water |
💡 Practical examples
(20 × 1.8) + 32 = 36 + 32 = 68°F. A room at 20°C is 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
(37 × 1.8) + 32 = 66.6 + 32 = 98.6°F. Normal body temperature is 98.6°F in Fahrenheit.
(180 × 1.8) + 32 = 324 + 32 = 356°F. An oven set to 180°C corresponds to about 356°F (often rounded to 350°F).