Celsius

The Celsius scale is a temperature scale in which 0 degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents the boiling point of water at sea level. It is widely used in the scientific community and in everyday life to measure temperature.

Conversion

To convert a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula:

Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) * 5/9

And to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, you can use the formula:

Fahrenheit = (Celsius * 9/5) + 32

Study Guide

• Definition: The Celsius scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, with 0 degrees representing the freezing point and 100 degrees representing the boiling point at sea level.
• Conversion: You can convert temperatures between Celsius and Fahrenheit using the conversion formulas.
• Usage: The Celsius scale is used in scientific research, weather forecasting, cooking, and everyday temperature measurements.