Convert Temperature Between Celsius and Fahrenheit

In this activity, we will convert units of temperature using a formula.

You will need a calculator!

 

 

We have two standard measures of temperature in this country.

We used to use Fahrenheit (^o F), which is still used in the USA.

We now mostly use Celsius (^oC), which is used in most of Europe.

 

There is a formula to convert between them:

 

Celsius to Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit (^oF)  =  Celsius (^oC) x 1.8 + 32

 

 

Fahrenheit to Celsius

Celsius (^oC) = (Fahrenheit (^oF) - 32) ÷ 1.8

 

Let's look at a typical question.  

 

Example

Convert 22^oC  into ^oF 

 

Answer

We use the formula: Fahrenheit (^oF)  =  Celsius (^oC) x 1.8 + 32

^oF = 22 x 1.8 + 32

^oF = 39.6 + 32

^oF = 71.6^oF

 

 

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