What is a degree Celsius?

The degree Celsius (symbol: °C) can refer to a specific temperature on the Celsius scale or a unit to indicate a difference or range between two temperatures. It is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who developed a variant of it in 1742.

How do you find a Celsius temperature from Fahrenheit?

The formula to find a Celsius temperature from Fahrenheit is: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 The formula to find a Fahrenheit temperature from Celsius is: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 The two temperature scales are equal at -40°. Here's how to convert Celcius to Farenheit (which is actually spelled Celsius and Fahrenheit). C to F conversions are simple!

Is Celsius used in everyday temperature references?

Even in countries like the United States however, Celsius is widely used within the scientific community—it just is not widely used in everyday temperature references. Definition: The Fahrenheit (symbol: °F) is a unit of temperature that was widely used prior to metrication.

When did the Celsius scale start?

History/origin: From 1743 until 1954, the Celsius scale was based on 0°C for the freezing point of water and 100 °C for the boiling point of water, both at a pressure of one standard atmosphere, using mercury as the working material.