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Temperature Converter

Temperature is the one category where conversion is not a multiplication: Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin use offset formulas, so the relationship is affine rather than proportional. Pick a pair below or open the page for the exact factor, a worked example and a full chart.

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Units in this category

Temperature is the one category where conversion is not a multiplication: Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin use offset formulas, so the relationship is affine rather than proportional.

UnitSymbolDefinition
Celsius°CCelsius places 0 at water's freezing point and 100 at its boiling point at sea level.
Fahrenheit°FFahrenheit places 32 at water's freezing point and 212 at its boiling point at sea level.
KelvinKKelvin starts at absolute zero and uses the same increment as Celsius, so K = °C + 273.15.

All temperature conversions

Every listed pair has its own page with the formula, examples and a chart. Choose the starting unit:

Fahrenheit (°F)

Frequently asked questions

How many temperature units are supported?

3 units, which gives 6 one-way conversions.

Are the factors exact?

They follow SI and international definitions. Where a unit is approximate by nature (for example Mach, months or fuel economy), the page says so.

Can I convert in both directions?

Yes. Every pair page has a swap link and the calculator accepts any decimal value.