Temperature

Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin

Worked example

Using the default values, temperature gives a 30° c equals of 30 °C.

Temperature — worked example
ItemValue
Celsius30 °C
Fahrenheit86 °F
Kelvin303.15 K

What you need

  • Value
  • Unit

Questions

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit quickly?

Double it and add 30 for a rough answer. The exact formula is multiply by 9/5 and add 32 — the quick version is within a couple of degrees over normal weather ranges.

What is absolute zero?

Minus 273.15 °C, or 0 Kelvin. Nothing can be colder, which is why the Kelvin scale starts there.

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