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Grades 4-9
Temperature Conversion Chart for Students
Temperature conversions are useful for weather, cooking, science, and travel. Celsius is common in science and many countries, while Fahrenheit is common in the United States.
Key ideas
- Water freezes at 0°C or 32°F.
- Water boils at 100°C or 212°F.
- Use F = C x 9 / 5 + 32 to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit.
- Use C = (F - 32) x 5 / 9 to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Common Temperatures
| Celsius | Fahrenheit | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 32°F | Water freezes |
| 10°C | 50°F | Cool day |
| 20°C | 68°F | Comfortable room |
| 37°C | 98.6°F | Average body temperature |
| 100°C | 212°F | Water boils |
Practice questions
Convert 25°C to Fahrenheit.
Answer: 77°F
Convert 68°F to Celsius.
Answer: 20°C
Which is colder: 0°C or 40°F?
Answer: 0°C