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Grades 5-9
Temperature Conversion Practice Worksheet
Temperature conversions use formulas instead of simple powers of 10. Write the formula first, substitute the number, and simplify step by step.
Key ideas
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: F = C x 9 / 5 + 32.
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: C = (F - 32) x 5 / 9.
- Check your result against common temperatures like 0C = 32F and 100C = 212F.
- Round answers when a decimal is long.
Practice Set
| Problem | Hint | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Convert 0C to F | Freezing point of water | C to F |
| Convert 20C to F | Multiply by 9/5, then add 32 | C to F |
| Convert 30C to F | Use F = C x 9 / 5 + 32 | C to F |
| Convert 32F to C | Freezing point of water | F to C |
| Convert 68F to C | Subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9 | F to C |
| Convert 212F to C | Boiling point of water | F to C |
Practice questions
Convert 0C to Fahrenheit.
Calculation: 0 x 9 / 5 + 32 = 32
Answer: 32F
Convert 20C to Fahrenheit.
Calculation: 20 x 9 / 5 + 32 = 68
Answer: 68F
Convert 30C to Fahrenheit.
Calculation: 30 x 9 / 5 + 32 = 86
Answer: 86F
Convert 32F to Celsius.
Calculation: (32 - 32) x 5 / 9 = 0
Answer: 0C
Convert 68F to Celsius.
Calculation: (68 - 32) x 5 / 9 = 20
Answer: 20C
Convert 212F to Celsius.
Calculation: (212 - 32) x 5 / 9 = 100
Answer: 100C