Celsius

°C

Metric temperature scale (water freezes at 0, boils at 100)

About Celsius (°C)

The Celsius scale sets 0 degrees at the freezing point of water and 100 degrees at its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure. Used by virtually every country except the United States for weather, cooking, and scientific measurements, Celsius was proposed by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742.

Category
Temperature
Symbol
°C
Also known as
centigrade C deg C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Celsius (°C)?

Metric temperature scale (water freezes at 0, boils at 100)

What is 1 Celsius (°C) in Fahrenheit (°F)?

One Celsius (°C) equals 33.8 Fahrenheit (°F).

What is 1 Celsius (°C) in Kelvin (K)?

One Celsius (°C) equals 274.15 Kelvin (K).

What is 1 Celsius (°C) in Rankine (°R)?

One Celsius (°C) equals 493.47 Rankine (°R).

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, apply the formula °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.