The temperature converter switches between Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin and Rankine. Temperature is the one common conversion that is not a simple multiplication, because the scales start at different zero points; the converter applies the right formula and shows it for the values you enter.
How to use Temperature Converter
Enter a temperature and choose its scale.
Choose the scale to convert to.
Read the result and the full list of conversions.
Worked example
0 °C = 32 °F = 273.15 K. Body temperature of 37 °C is 98.6 °F, and a 200 °C oven is 392 °F.
How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply by 9/5 and add 32. For example, 25 °C × 1.8 + 32 = 77 °F.
How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9. For example, (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 37 °C.
What is Kelvin?
Kelvin is the scientific scale that starts at absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature. 0 K is −273.15 °C.