To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius degrees, use the formula:
C = 5/9 (F - 32°)
To find the Celsius degrees for 212 Fahrenheit degrees:
C = 5/9(212º – 32º)
C = 5/9 (180º)
C = 100º
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Last Updated: January 07, 2008
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius degrees, use the formula:
C = 5/9 (F - 32°)
To find the Celsius degrees for 212 Fahrenheit degrees:
C = 5/9(212º – 32º)
C = 5/9 (180º)
C = 100º
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