How to Compute Celsius to Fahrenheit

With a simple equation, anyone can convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit or from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Fahrenheit is a temperature scale used mostly in the United States. Celsius is used mostly in scientific calculations. The complete formula for converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit is Tf = (9/5)*Tc+32, where Tf is the Fahrenheit temperature and Tc is Celsius temperature.

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Instructions

    • 1

      Divide 9 by 5 to get 1.8, which is to be multiplied by your Celsius temperature.

    • 2

      Multiply 1.8 by your Celsius temperature.

    • 3

      Add 32 to your answer from Step 2. The resulting number is your new Fahrenheit temperature as converted from your Celsius temperature.

Tips & Warnings

  • To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, use the following formula: Tc = (5/9)*(Tf-32), where Tc is your Celsius temperature and Tf is your Fahrenheit temperature.

  • Your Celsius temperature will always be a lower number than your Fahrenheit temperature. If not, your calculations are off.

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