Fahrenheit

°F

Imperial temperature scale (water freezes at 32, boils at 212)

About Fahrenheit (°F)

Developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, the Fahrenheit scale places water's freezing point at 32 degrees F and boiling point at 212 degrees F. The United States remains its primary user for weather forecasts, cooking, and thermostat settings. Normal human body temperature is approximately 98.6 degrees F on this scale.

Category
Temperature
Symbol
°F
Also known as
F deg F

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Fahrenheit (°F)?

Imperial temperature scale (water freezes at 32, boils at 212)

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

One Fahrenheit (°F) equals -17.2222 Celsius (°C).

What is 1 Fahrenheit (°F) in Kelvin (K)?

One Fahrenheit (°F) equals 255.9278 Kelvin (K).

What is 1 Fahrenheit (°F) in Rankine (°R)?

One Fahrenheit (°F) equals 460.67 Rankine (°R).

How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

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