How to Use an Easy Formula to Convert Temperature From Celsius Degrees to Fahrenheit Degrees

Outside Thermometer

Everyone knows that 0 degrees Celsius is the same as 32 degrees Fahrenheit and that 100 degrees Celsius is the same as 212 degrees Fahrenheit. BUT WHAT ABOUT ALL THOSE TEMPERATURES IN BETWEEN?

Things You'll Need

• Calculator or pencil and paper

Instructions

1. Measure the temperature with a Celsius thermometer.

2. Use the following formula to convert Celsius degrees to Fahrenheit degrees:

   Fahrenheit Degrees = (1.8 x Celsius Degrees) + 32.

3. Examples #1:
   0 Degrees Celsius
   Fahrenheit Degrees = (1.8 x 0) + 32 = 0 + 32 = 32 Degrees

   Example #2:
   40 Degrees Celsius
   Fahrenheit Degrees = (1.8 x 40) + 32 = 72 + 32 = 104 Degrees

   Example #3:
   100 Degrees Celsius
   Fahrenheit Degrees = (1.8 x 100) + 32 = 180 + 32 = 212 Degrees

4. OR You can use the following formula to convert Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees:

   Celsius Degrees = .556 x (Fahrenheit Degrees - 32).

   Examples #4:
   32 Degrees Fahrenheit
   Celsius Degrees = .556 x (32 - 32) = .556 x 0 = 0 Degrees

   Example #5:
   104 Degrees Fahrenheit
   Celsius Degrees = .556 x (104 - 32) = .556 x 72 = 40 Degrees

   Example #6:
   212 Degrees Fahrenheit
   Celsius Degrees = .556 x (212 - 32) = .556 x 180 = 100 Degrees

5. TRY THIS ONE, What is -40 Degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?

   YEP, -40 Degrees Celsius is the same as -40 degrees Fahrenheit!