🌡️ Temperature · Comparison
Celsius (°C) vs Fahrenheit (°F)
See the key differences, formulas, and conversion table.
// Side-by-side
| Celsius (°C) (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) (°F) | Celsius (°C) (°C) ← |
|---|---|---|
| 1 °C | 33.8 °F | 1 °F = -17.222222 °C |
| 5 °C | 41 °F | 5 °F = -15 °C |
| 10 °C | 50 °F | 10 °F = -12.222222 °C |
| 20 °C | 68 °F | 20 °F = -6.666667 °C |
| 25 °C | 77 °F | 25 °F = -3.888889 °C |
| 50 °C | 122 °F | 50 °F = 10 °C |
| 100 °C | 212 °F | 100 °F = 37.777778 °C |
| 200 °C | 392 °F | 200 °F = 93.333333 °C |
| 500 °C | 932 °F | 500 °F = 260 °C |
| 1000 °C | 1,832 °F | 1000 °F = 537.77778 °C |
Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F) formula
°F = °C × 33.8
Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C) formula
°C = °F × -17.222222
How to use this comparison
Celsius (°C) vs Fahrenheit (°F) in practice
Use this page when you need to compare Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) side by side, explain the difference to someone else, or sanity-check both directions at once. Use the dedicated converter when you already know the direction and just need a precise result for one value.
Best for comparison
Read the ratio, quick table, and reverse formula before choosing which unit to show in a report or product UI.
Use converter for precision
For a single value, open the °C to °F or °F to °C converter and keep the result tied to one direction.
Common mistake
Do not reuse the °C to °F multiplier for the reverse direction. The reverse multiplier is -17.222222, not 33.8.
// Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)?▼
Celsius (°C) (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) (°F) are both units of temperature. 1 °C = 33.8 °F, and 1 °F = -17.222222 °C.
How do you convert Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F)?▼
To convert Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F), multiply by 33.8. Formula: °F = °C × 33.8.
How do you convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)?▼
To convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), multiply by -17.222222. Formula: °C = °F × -17.222222.
// More comparisons