Temperature conversion
32 °F to °C
0 °C
32 degrees Fahrenheit = 0 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
Live converter
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (32 − 32) × 5/9 = 0 °C.
Values near 32 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 29 | -1.67 |
| 30 | -1.11 |
| 31 | -0.56 |
| 32this page | 0 |
| 33 | 0.56 |
| 34 | 1.11 |
| 35 | 1.67 |
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 32 °F in °C?
32 °F equals 0 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 32 °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.