Fahrenheit to Celsius
Common values
| From (°F) | To (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 | -17.8 |
| 0.2 | -17.7 |
| 0.4 | -17.6 |
| 0.6 | -17.4 |
| 0.8 | -17.3 |
| 1 | -17.2 |
| 1.2 | -17.1 |
| 1.4 | -17.0 |
| 1.6 | -16.9 |
| 1.8 | -16.8 |
| 2 | -16.7 |
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius:
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Or equivalently: °C = (°F − 32) ÷ 1.8
- 32°F = 0°C (water freezes)
- 72°F = 22.2°C (comfortable room)
- 98.6°F = 37°C (body temperature)
- 212°F = 100°C (water boils)
Canadians encounter Fahrenheit on US streaming platforms (weather segments), American recipe books, and while travelling south of the border. Converting oven temperatures from °F to °C is especially common when using US baking websites — a 350°F oven is 177°C, which rounds to 180°C on most Canadian ovens.
Canadian stove dials are marked in Celsius. When an American recipe calls for 375°F, set the Canadian oven to approximately 190°C. Most Canadian dual-display thermostats show both °C and °F, but the official setting and weather services always use Celsius.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 350°F in Celsius? (350 − 32) × 5/9 = 318 × 5/9 = 176.7°C (use 175°C or 180°C on the dial).
- What is 68°F in Celsius? (68 − 32) × 5/9 = 36 × 5/9 = 20°C.
- Is Canada ever cold enough for Fahrenheit temperatures to be negative? Yes — Canadian winters regularly drop below −20°C (−4°F). Regions like Winnipeg or Yukon can see −40°C (−40°F).
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