Temperature conversion
-5 °F to °C
-20.56 °C
-5 degrees Fahrenheit = -20.56 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (-5 − 32) × 5/9 = -20.56 °C.
Values near -5 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| -8 | -22.22 |
| -7 | -21.67 |
| -6 | -21.11 |
| -5this page | -20.56 |
| -4 | -20 |
| -3 | -19.44 |
| -2 | -18.89 |
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 -5 °F in °C?
-5 °F equals -20.56 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around -5 °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.