Temperature conversion
120 °F to °C
48.89 °C
120 degrees Fahrenheit = 48.89 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (120 − 32) × 5/9 = 48.89 °C.
Values near 120 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 117 | 47.22 |
| 118 | 47.78 |
| 119 | 48.33 |
| 120this page | 48.89 |
| 121 | 49.44 |
| 122 | 50 |
| 123 | 50.56 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
Apply the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 120 °F in °C?
120 °F equals 48.89 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 120 °F.
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.