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Fahrenheit to Celsius converter (°F to °C)

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Celsius to Fahrenheit calculation

How to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius

The Fahrenheit to Celsius formula is T(°C) = (T(°F) − 32) × 5/9. Subtract 32 to account for the offset between the two scales, then multiply by 5/9 to scale from Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees.

T(°C) = (T(°F) − 32) × 5/9

Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value first, then multiply by 5/9:

T(°C) = (T(°F) − 32) ÷ 1.8

Example

Convert 98.6°F to Celsius:

T(°C) = (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 66.6 × 5/9 = 37°C



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