Temperature Converter

Convert between different temperature scales

Conversion Result

0 °C = 32 °F
Formula: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Exact Value
32.0000
Rounded Value
32
Formula
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Scale
Temperature

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Temperature Converter Introduction

The Temperature Converter helps you convert between different temperature scales including Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Rankine, and Réaumur.

How Temperature Conversion Works

Temperature conversion uses specific formulas to convert between different temperature scales. Unlike other units, temperature conversion does not use a simple multiplication factor because the scales have different zero points and different sized degrees.

Why Use a Temperature Converter?

A temperature converter helps you:

  • Convert temperatures for cooking, scientific calculations, or weather reports
  • Understand temperatures in different unit systems (Celsius, Fahrenheit, etc.)
  • Compare temperatures across different measurement systems
  • Perform calculations for international projects or travel

Common Temperature Scales

Celsius (°C)

  • Used in most countries worldwide
  • Water freezes at 0°C
  • Water boils at 100°C
  • Based on water's freezing and boiling points

Fahrenheit (°F)

  • Primarily used in the United States
  • Water freezes at 32°F
  • Water boils at 212°F
  • Based on brine solution freezing point

Kelvin (K)

  • Scientific temperature scale
  • Absolute zero is 0 K
  • No negative temperatures
  • Used in physics and chemistry

Rankine (°R)

  • Absolute temperature scale
  • Absolute zero is 0 °R
  • Used in some engineering fields
  • Based on Fahrenheit degree increments

Réaumur (°Ré)

  • Historical temperature scale
  • Water freezes at 0°Ré
  • Water boils at 80°Ré
  • Used in some European regions historically

Temperature Conversion Formulas

This converter uses precise formulas for accurate temperature conversions:

  • Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
  • Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
  • Celsius to Kelvin: K = °C + 273.15
  • Kelvin to Celsius: °C = K - 273.15
  • Celsius to Rankine: °R = (°C + 273.15) × 9/5
  • Rankine to Celsius: °C = (°R × 5/9) - 273.15
  • Celsius to Réaumur: °Ré = °C × 4/5
  • Réaumur to Celsius: °C = °Ré × 5/4

Interesting Temperature Facts

Did you know:

  • Absolute zero (0 K) is approximately -273.15°C or -459.67°F
  • The average human body temperature is 37°C or 98.6°F
  • The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley, California
  • The lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -89.2°C (-128.6°F) in Antarctica
  • The temperature at the surface of the Sun is about 5,500°C (9,932°F)

Tips for Temperature Conversions

  • Remember that temperature scales have different zero points, unlike other measurement units
  • Use the quick conversion buttons for common conversions like Celsius to Fahrenheit
  • Be aware of significant figures when converting for scientific calculations
  • Double-check temperature conversions as they use formulas, not simple multiplication factors
  • Consider the context when converting temperatures (e.g., weather, cooking, scientific)

Limitations of Temperature Converters

While temperature converters provide accurate mathematical conversions, they don't account for contextual differences in temperature measurement. For example, in cooking, oven temperatures may vary slightly between different measurement systems, and in weather reporting, the "feels like" temperature considers factors like humidity and wind chill that aren't captured in simple conversions.