Guides/Body temperature C vs F

Body temperature: C vs F (units only)

This page only converts thermometer-style numbers between Celsius and Fahrenheit. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose fever or illness.

Formula

• °F = °C × 9/5 + 32
• °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

Common reference often taught in schools: about 37 °C ≈ 98.6 °F (historical average label — individual readings vary). For exact conversion practice, use the formulas above.

Worked unit examples

1. 37 °C → °F: 37 × 1.8 + 32 = 98.6 °F.
2. 98.6 °F → °C: (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 66.6 × 5/9 = 37 °C.
3. 36.5 °C: 36.5 × 1.8 + 32 = 97.7 °F.

Related conversions

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Remember the offset

Unlike length conversions, temperature needs the ±32 offset because the zero points differ. For weather-style anchors seeweather °F→°C chart. This page is unit conversion only — not diagnosis or medical advice.