Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter (°F to °C)
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius instantly, with the exact formula and a quick-reference table.
98.6 Fahrenheit
= 37 Celsius
98.6 Fahrenheit
- 310.15 Kelvin
- 37 Celsius
Need the other direction? Celsius to Fahrenheit (°C to °F) →
Formula
Celsius = (Fahrenheit − 32) × 5⁄9
Worked example: 98.6 °F = 37 °C
Quick reference
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| -40 | -40 |
| 0 | -17.777778 |
| 32 | 0 |
| 70 | 21.111111 |
| 98.6 | 37 |
| 212 | 100 |
About these units
- Fahrenheit (°F)
- A temperature scale where water freezes at 32° and boils at 212° at sea level.
- Celsius (°C)
- A temperature scale where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° at sea level.