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Celsius to Fahrenheit

Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, with the math shown step by step.

Degrees Fahrenheit
84.2 °F

29 °C = 84.2 °F

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How it works

°F = °C × 1.8 + 32

A Fahrenheit degree is smaller than a Celsius degree: 1 °C equals 1.8 °F (9/5). The scales also start in different places, since water freezes at 0 °C but at 32 °F. So multiply by 1.8, then add 32. A quick check: 20 °C, a comfortable room, is 68 °F.

  1. Multiply by 1.8 (that is 9/5) 29 × 1.8 = 52.2
  2. Add 32 52.2 + 32 = 84.2 °F

Nearby values

Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit Kelvins
26 °C 78.8 °F 299.15
27 °C 80.6 °F 300.15
28 °C 82.4 °F 301.15
29 °C 84.2 °F 302.15
30 °C 86 °F 303.15
31 °C 87.8 °F 304.15
32 °C 89.6 °F 305.15