Temperature conversion
120 °C to °F
248 °F
120 degrees Celsius = 248 degrees Fahrenheit. Exact factor: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32.
Live converter
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The formula
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Worked example: 120 × 9/5 + 32 = 248 °F.
Values near 120 °C
| °C | °F |
|---|---|
| 117 | 242.6 |
| 118 | 244.4 |
| 119 | 246.2 |
| 120this page | 248 |
| 121 | 249.8 |
| 122 | 251.6 |
| 123 | 253.4 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit?
Apply the formula °F = °C × 9/5 + 32. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 120 °C in °F?
120 °C equals 248 °F. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 120 °C.
Why does temperature conversion add 32?
The two scales have different zero points and step sizes. Water freezes at 32 °F but 0 °C, so the formula rescales by 5/9 and shifts by the 32-degree offset.