Celsius to Fahrenheit
Common values
| From (°C) | To (°F) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 32.0 |
| 0.2 | 32.4 |
| 0.4 | 32.7 |
| 0.6 | 33.1 |
| 0.8 | 33.4 |
| 1 | 33.8 |
| 1.2 | 34.2 |
| 1.4 | 34.5 |
| 1.6 | 34.9 |
| 1.8 | 35.2 |
| 2 | 35.6 |
Canada uses Celsius for all official temperature reporting. The conversion to Fahrenheit is:
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Or equivalently: °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32
- 0°C (freezing) = 32°F
- 20°C (pleasant summer day) = 68°F
- 37°C (body temperature) = 98.6°F
- 100°C (boiling) = 212°F
- −40°C = −40°F (the only point where both scales meet)
Canadian weather forecasts, ovens, and thermostats use Celsius. When watching US weather broadcasts near the border, or using American recipe websites, converting Fahrenheit back to Celsius is necessary. Canadians travelling to the US encounter Fahrenheit on road signs (body temperature), weather apps, and cooking appliances.
Canadian winters make low temperatures very relevant: −20°C (−4°F) is a bitter winter day; −40°C (−40°F) is extreme cold that both scales agree on. The Environment and Climate Change Canada weather service always reports in °C. Many Canadian snowbirds heading to Florida need to mentally convert 75°F to a comfortable 23.9°C.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 30°C in Fahrenheit? (30 × 1.8) + 32 = 54 + 32 = 86°F — a hot Canadian summer day.
- What temperature is comfortable in Celsius? Between 18°C and 24°C (64–75°F) is generally considered comfortable.
- At what temperature does water freeze in Celsius? 0°C (32°F).
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