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Temperature conversions

Temperature conversions between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Unlike length or weight, temperature scales have different zero points, so converting uses a formula rather than a single factor: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32.

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Unit Symbol Factor
Celsius °C formula °F = °C × 9/5 + 32 (exact)
Fahrenheit °F formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 (exact)
Factors are exact definitions; results are rounded only for display.
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