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Temperature conversion using online temperature converter

celsius to fahrenheit, centigrade to kelvin, fahrenheit to rankine, etc

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Note: celsius is also known as centigrade.

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Common Temperature Unit Abbreviations

degrees Celsius or Centigrade = °C
degrees Fahrenheit = °F
Kelvin = K
degrees Rankine = °R


Comparison of Temperature Scales

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Temperatures can not be less than "Absolute Zero", the lowest temperature possible.
Absolute zero = 0 K = −273.15 °C = −459.67 °F = 0 R


Learn how to convert temperatures

Formula for conversion from celsius to fahrenheit:
°F = ((9/5) x °C) + 32

Formula for conversion from fahrenheit to celsius:
°C = (5/9) x (°F-32)


What is 80 °F in °C?
°C = (5/9) x (80-32) = (0.556) * (48) = 26.7 °C

What is -40 °C in °F?
°F = ((9/5) x -40) + 32 = (-72) + 32 = -40 °F
so, -40 °C = -40 °F, an interesting coincidence!