UNIT.CONVERSION
Celsius to Fahrenheit
Convert celsius (c) to fahrenheit (f) with a live calculator, reference table and formula.
- Category
- temperature
- From
- c
- To
- f
- Factor
- 33.8
Celsius
Fahrenheit
TRY AMOUNTS
c → fCelsius to Fahrenheit Conversion Table
Common celsius to fahrenheit values for quick reference.
| Celsius | Fahrenheit |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33.8 |
| 2 | 35.6 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 25 | 77 |
| 50 | 122 |
| 100 | 212 |
| 250 | 482 |
| 500 | 932 |
| 1000 | 1,832 |
When you'd actually use this
When you'd actually convert Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Talking to family or friends in the US
Americans don't intuit Celsius — converting helps share the local weather meaningfully.
Setting an oven for a US recipe
US recipes specify oven temps in °F; you need °C for an Australian oven.
Comparing weather forecasts when travelling to the US
Holiday packing decisions depend on understanding what 'a 90 °F day' actually feels like.
Conversion Formula
Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit using the appropriate temperature formula.
Formula
Convert c to fInverse (converting back)
Convert f to cHow to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
Convert celsius to fahrenheit in three steps. The relationship is a single scale shift, so once you know the factor you can do it in your head for round numbers.
Start with your value
Take the number of celsius you want to convert.
Apply the formula
Use the Celsius → Fahrenheit formula shown above to shift the value.
Read your answer
The result is the equivalent in fahrenheit.
Worked example
10 celsius = 50 fahrenheit
Plugging 10 Celsius into the formula gives 50 Fahrenheit.
What is a Celsius?
Degrees Celsius is the everyday temperature scale in Australia, with water freezing at 0 °C and boiling at 100 °C at sea level.
Origin
Devised by Anders Celsius in 1742; redefined in 1948 as part of the SI.
Notable uses
- Weather forecasts
- Oven temperatures
- Body temperature
What is a Fahrenheit?
Degrees Fahrenheit is the standard temperature scale in the United States, with water freezing at 32 °F and boiling at 212 °F.
Origin
Proposed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724.
Notable uses
- US weather forecasts
- American recipes
- Home thermostats (US)