Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit is a temperature scale commonly used in the United States. It was developed by the German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in the early 18th century. The Fahrenheit scale is based on the freezing point of water at 32 degrees and the boiling point of water at 212 degrees, with the interval between the two set to 180 degrees.

Conversion Formula

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

Fahrenheit = (Celsius x 9/5) + 32

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

Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) x 5/9

Study Guide

1. What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
2. What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?
3. How do you convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit?
4. How do you convert a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
5. What are some common uses of the Fahrenheit scale?

Understanding the Fahrenheit scale and its conversions is important for everyday tasks such as cooking, interpreting weather forecasts, and understanding temperature measurements in the American context.