Temperature Conversion Sample Problems

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Temperature Conversion

Here are the conversion equations to know

Temperature

Fahrenheit to Celsius

C = (F - 32)

Celsius to Fahrenheit

F = C + 32

Example 1: Fahrenheit to Celsius

Do the following conversions. Round to nearest tenth where necessary.
212 ^oF = ^oC
Plug Fahrenheit into the Fahrenheit-to-Celsius equation and solve.

C = (F - 32) = (212 - 32) = 100 ^oC

So, 212 ^oF = ^oC

Example 2: Celsius to Fahrenheit

Do the following conversions. Round to nearest tenth where necessary.
-12 ^oC = ^oF
Plug Celsius into the Celsius-to-Fahrenheit equation and solve.

F = C + 32 = (-12) + 32 = 10.4 ^oF

So, -12 ^oC = ^oF