What is a Fahrenheit (°F)?

Fahrenheit (°F) is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is its boiling point at standard pressure.

Definition

Symbol

°F

Category

Temperature

System

Imperial

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1 Fahrenheit = -17.2222 Celsius (°C)

1 Fahrenheit = 255.928 Kelvin (K)

1 Fahrenheit = 460.67 Rankine (°R)

Common Uses

  • Weather in the US
  • Oven temperatures
  • Body temperature

Fahrenheit Conversions

Related Units