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Temperature Converter (Celsius to Fahrenheit)

Convert temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin, with everyday reference points like body temperature and fever.

Rules last checked 25 October 2026Every step shown

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Fahrenheit

98.6 °F

Kelvin
310.15 K

37 °C is 37 °C, 98.6 °F and 310.15 K.

How it's worked out

  1. °F = °C × 9 ÷ 5 + 3237 × 1.8 + 3298.6 °F
Handy temperatures
°C°F
Water freezes032
Room temperature2170
Body temperature3798.6
Fever38100.4
Hot summer day45113
Water boils100212

The formulas

°F = °C × 9 ÷ 5 + 32 · °C = (°F − 32) × 5 ÷ 9 · K = °C + 273.15

Worked example

37 °C × 1.8 + 32 = 98.6 °F, which is 310.15 K.

Questions people ask

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply by 9/5 (1.8) and add 32. 37 °C is 98.6 °F.

What temperature is a fever?

38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher is generally counted as a fever in adults.

When are Celsius and Fahrenheit the same?

At −40: −40 °C is −40 °F.

About this calculator

Formula and rules last checked 25 October 2026Written and tested by the CalculatorDex teamReport a problem