Complete Guide to Temperature Conversion
Temperature conversion is essential in science, cooking, weather forecasting, and international communication. Our temperature converter helps you instantly convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales with precision and ease.
Understanding Temperature Scales
Celsius (°C): Also known as centigrade, this scale sets the freezing point of water at 0°C and boiling point at 100°C under standard atmospheric pressure.
Fahrenheit (°F): Primarily used in the United States, this scale sets water's freezing point at 32°F and boiling point at 212°F.
Kelvin (K): The absolute temperature scale used in scientific applications, starting at absolute zero (-273.15°C).
Conversion Formulas
Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Celsius to Kelvin: K = °C + 273.15
Kelvin to Celsius: °C = K - 273.15
Fahrenheit to Kelvin: K = (°F - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15
Kelvin to Fahrenheit: °F = (K - 273.15) × 9/5 + 32
Common Applications
- Cooking: Recipe temperature conversions for international dishes
- Weather: Understanding temperature reports from different countries
- Science: Laboratory work and scientific calculations
- Engineering: Material specifications and thermal analysis
- Medical: Body temperature monitoring across different scales
Tips for Accurate Conversion
- Remember key reference points: 0°C = 32°F = 273.15K
- For quick Celsius to Fahrenheit: multiply by 2 and add 30 (approximate)
- Kelvin is always positive - absolute zero is 0K
- Double-check scientific calculations requiring high precision