Fahrenheit to Celsius

Convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius with visual comparison

(32 − 32) × 5/9 = 0.00°C

Celsius (°C)

0°C

°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

32°F → 0°C0°100°0°C°C32°212°32°F°F

About this calculator

Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius instantly using the formula C = (F - 32) × 5/9. This converter handles the conversion from the US-standard Fahrenheit scale to the metric Celsius scale used in most countries worldwide.

Common examples

  • 32°F = 0°C — freezing point of water
  • 212°F = 100°C — boiling point of water
  • 98.6°F = 37°C — normal body temperature
  • 72°F = 22.22°C — room temperature
  • -40°F = -40°C — where both scales meet