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.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

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.

References

• CSGNetwork.com: Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion
• Dictionary.Reference.com: Fahrenheit
• TheFreeDictionary.com: Celsius