23 degrees Celsius equals 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
To convert 23°C to Fahrenheit, you multiply by 9/5 and then add 32. This calculation transforms the temperature from the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale, which uses a different zero point and degree size.
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Result in fahrenheit:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is: F = (C × 9/5) + 32. The multiplication by 9/5 adjusts the size of the Celsius degree to match Fahrenheit degrees, since Fahrenheit degrees are smaller. Adding 32 shifts the starting point from the Celsius zero (freezing point of water) to the Fahrenheit freezing point, which is 32°F.
For example, converting 23°C:
- Multiply 23 by 9/5: 23 × 1.8 = 41.4
- Add 32: 41.4 + 32 = 73.4°F
Thus, 23°C equals 73.4°F.
Conversion Example
- Convert 10°C to Fahrenheit:
- Multiply 10 × 9/5 = 18
- Add 32: 18 + 32 = 50°F
- So, 10°C equals 50°F.
- Convert -5°C to Fahrenheit:
- -5 × 9/5 = -9
- -9 + 32 = 23°F
- Therefore, -5°C equals 23°F.
- Convert 37°C to Fahrenheit:
- 37 × 9/5 = 66.6
- 66.6 + 32 = 98.6°F
- Thus, 37°C equals 98.6°F.
- Convert 0°C to Fahrenheit:
- 0 × 9/5 = 0
- 0 + 32 = 32°F
- So, 0°C equals 32°F.
Conversion Chart
| Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|
| -2.0 | 28.4 |
| 0.0 | 32.0 |
| 5.0 | 41.0 |
| 10.0 | 50.0 |
| 15.0 | 59.0 |
| 20.0 | 68.0 |
| 23.0 | 73.4 |
| 25.0 | 77.0 |
| 30.0 | 86.0 |
| 35.0 | 95.0 |
| 40.0 | 104.0 |
| 45.0 | 113.0 |
| 48.0 | 118.4 |
Read the chart by finding the Celsius temperature in the first column, then look across its row to see the Fahrenheit equivalent. This can help when you need quick reference without calculation.
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Conversion Definitions
Celsius: Celsius is a temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees under normal atmospheric pressure. It is widely used in science and daily weather reports outside the United States, defining temperature relative to the freezing and boiling points of water.
Fahrenheit: Fahrenheit is a temperature scale mostly used in the United States, where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. The scale divides the temperature between these points into 180 equal parts called degrees Fahrenheit.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we add 32 in the Celsius to Fahrenheit formula?
Adding 32 shifts the Celsius zero point to the Fahrenheit freezing point. Since Celsius zero means water freezing, and Fahrenheit freezing is at 32 degrees, this adjustment aligns the scales correctly after adjusting for the degree size difference.
Can the conversion formula be reversed to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Yes, the reverse formula is: Celsius = (Fahrenheit – 32) × 5/9. This subtracts the 32 to remove the offset, then scales down by 5/9 to adjust for the degree size difference.
Why is the multiplication factor 9/5 in the formula?
The factor 9/5 converts the degree size from Celsius to Fahrenheit. One degree Celsius equals 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit because the Fahrenheit scale divides the temperature difference between freezing and boiling into 180 parts, while Celsius divides it into 100 parts.
Does converting temperatures change the physical heat?
No, converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit does not change the actual heat or energy level; it only changes the way the temperature is represented numerically.
Is there any temperature where Celsius and Fahrenheit are the same?
Yes, at -40 degrees the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales meet, meaning -40°C equals -40°F.