What is a Celsius (°C)?

Celsius (°C) is a temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is its boiling point at standard pressure.

Definition

Symbol

°C

Category

Temperature

System

Metric

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1 Celsius = 33.8 Fahrenheit (°F)

1 Celsius = 274.15 Kelvin (K)

1 Celsius = 493.47 Rankine (°R)

Common Uses

  • Weather forecasting
  • Cooking temperatures
  • Scientific research

Celsius Conversions

Related Units