Degrees Fahrenheit to Degrees Celsius

Convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius with our free calculator. Exact formulas by definition.

Result in Celsius (°C)
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1 degree Fahrenheit = -17.2222 degrees Celsius
10 degrees Fahrenheit = -12.2222 degrees Celsius

Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value, then multiply by 5/9.

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Frequently asked questions

How many degrees Celsius are in a degree Fahrenheit?

There are -17.2222 degrees Celsius in 1 degree Fahrenheit. In other words, 1 degree Fahrenheit equals -17.2222 degrees Celsius.

How do you convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?

Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value, then multiply by 5/9. For example, 10 degrees Fahrenheit = -12.2222 degrees Celsius.

Is a degree Fahrenheit bigger than a degree Celsius?

No — a degree Fahrenheit is smaller than a degree Celsius. 1 degree Fahrenheit equals -17.2222 degrees Celsius, so 1 degree Celsius is about -0.0580645 degrees Fahrenheit.