Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale used to measure temperature. It is commonly used in the United States for weather forecasts, room temperature settings, and cooking. The Fahrenheit scale was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in the early 18th century.
The freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale is 32 degrees, and the boiling point of water is 212 degrees. The Fahrenheit scale is based on 180 equal intervals between the freezing and boiling points of water.
Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
To convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, you can use the following formula:
Fahrenheit = (Celsius × 9/5) + 32
Study Guide
- What is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
- What is the boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
- How many equal intervals are there between the freezing and boiling points of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
- Use the formula to convert 20 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit.
- Use the formula to convert 100 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit.
◂Math Worksheets and Study Guides Sixth Grade. Volume
The resources above cover the following skills:
Geometry (NCTM)
Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems.
Use geometric models to represent and explain numerical and algebraic relationships.
Measurement (NCTM)
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Select and apply techniques and tools to accurately find length, area, volume, and angle measures to appropriate levels of precision.
Develop strategies to determine the surface area and volume of selected prisms, pyramids, and cylinders.
Connections to the Grade 6 Focal Points (NCTM)
Measurement and Geometry: Problems that involve areas and volumes, calling on students to find areas or volumes from lengths or to find lengths from volumes or areas and lengths, are especially appropriate. These problems extend the students' work in grade 5 on area and volume and provide a context for applying new work with equations.