Temperature conversion

212°F to Celsius

Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius instantly. Enter any temperature in °F and get the exact result in °C. Free, accurate, no sign-up required.

212°F =

100°C

212 °F is the boiling point of water at sea level.

How to convert fahrenheit to celsius

The relationship is °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. For this value the working is:

(212 − 32) × 5 ÷ 9 = 100

Mental shortcut. Quick check: subtract 30 and halve the result (exact: subtract 32, multiply by 5/9).

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In kelvin

373.15 K

Going the other way, 100°C converts back to 212°F. See the Celsius to Fahrenheit table →

What is 212°F in celsius?

212°F equals 100°C (rounded). Working: (212 − 32) × 5 ÷ 9 = 100. 212 °F is the boiling point of water at sea level.

What is 72°F in Celsius?

72°F equals approximately 22.2°C. Formula: (72 − 32) × 5/9 = 22.2.

What is 98.6°F in Celsius?

98.6°F (normal body temperature) equals exactly 37°C.

How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9. Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 0.5556.