I'm coming to USA and I don't know difference between Fahrenheit and Celzius...
2006-07-17 04:33:22 · 10 answers · asked by lady 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit is a little complicated on paper. The formula I know is to multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8 and then add 32 to get the Fahrenheit equivalent. 5 degrees Celsius would be 41 degrees Fahrenheit: 5 X 1.8 + 32 = 41.
For practical purposes, think of 32 degrees Fahrenheit as the 0 degrees Celsius you already know. That's the freezing point of water. An average winter day in the United States might be in the low to mid twenties, and a very cold day would be below zero. In general, anything below 32 degrees Fahrenheit is heavy jacket weather.
If the temperature is anywhere between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, it's like a typical spring or late fall day. A lighter jacket or sweater might be enough. Above 60, it's a really nice spring or early summer day. Anything higher than 85 or so is going to be considered a hot day.
2006-07-17 04:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually in the United States the Fahrenheit is the most commonly used, although Celsius, also know as Centigrade, is becoming more and more popular. The Celsius scale was originally developed in 1742 by the Swedish astronomer, Anders Celsius, but was later improved and in 1948 it was called the Celsius scale by the ninth General Conference of Weights and Measures.
Fahrenheit was invented by Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit, the man who also improved the thermometer by using mercury instead of a mixture of alcohol and water.
The temperature at which water freezes under standard conditions is 32°F and 0°C. The boiling point of water is 212°F and 100°C. Normal body temperature is 98.6°F and 37°C.
Celsius is part of the metric system of measurement. People in all major countries of the world except the U.S. use the Celsius scale for everyday temperature measurement.
2006-07-17 11:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mathematical formula to convert was given in a previous answer; so I will not restate it. Fahrenheit and Celsius are just two ways of measuring temperature. Fahrenheit was based on a general correlation for temperatures of different substances. No specific even degree of Fahrenheit (such as zero or 100) matches to visible property of a substance. Celsius was based exclusively on the properties of water. At 0 degrees Celsius, water becomes "ice" or a solid. At 100 degrees Celsius, water boils.
Hope this helps you to understand. :)
2006-07-17 11:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by chemical_kenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celsius to Fahrenheit :°F = °C à 1.8 + 32
2006-07-17 11:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by Obilee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 degree Celsius is 33.8 Fahrenheit.
2006-07-17 11:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Goldfinger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where u from?
celcius is cold
fahrenheit is hot
celcius is usually higher numbers like 34 degrees celcuis is probly like 98 degrees fahrenheit or something
don't take my word for it its just an example(the 34 and 98 degree thing)
2006-07-17 11:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by erika P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cant give the correct answer because i forgot the formula. 0 Celsius = 32 Fahrenheit
it dosent keep true threw the degrees but its close.
2006-07-17 11:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by mick d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there's 3F in a degree!
2006-07-17 11:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by Mariah♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I can't explain you.
2006-07-17 11:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by gorgeous_balls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/weather/fahrcels.html try this link it should help
2006-07-17 11:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by m m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋