Temperature Conversions: A Simple Guide

Converting between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin is straightforward with the right formulas.

To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you first subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then multiply the result by 5/9. For example, to convert 68°F to Celsius, you would calculate (68 - 32) * 5/9, which equals 20°C.

To go from Celsius to Fahrenheit, you do the reverse. Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5 and then add 32. So, to convert 20°C back to Fahrenheit, the calculation is (20 * 9/5) + 32, which brings you back to 68°F.

Converting from Celsius to Kelvin is the simplest of the three. You just need to add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. Therefore, 20°C is equal to 293.15 K. Because the Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale, there are no negative numbers, and the degree symbol is not used.