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

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?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Calculator or pencil and paper

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!

[soanyway]

on 11/15/2008 No not everyone "knows". I didn't. but now I do! Thanks for the article!

[AmyJaine]

on 5/7/2008 Interesting.