Temperature Converter
Convert temperature between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales instantly.
Temperature Scales Explained
Celsius (°C):
- Official name: Centigrade (before 1948)
- Freezing point: 0°C
- Boiling point: 100°C
- Used in: Most countries worldwide
Fahrenheit (°F):
- Freezing point: 32°F
- Boiling point: 212°F
- Used in: United States, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands
Kelvin (K):
- Absolute zero: 0 K (lowest possible temperature)
- Freezing point of water: 273.15 K
- Used in: Science, physics, and engineering
Quick Reference:
- Room temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- Body temperature: 37°C (98.6°F)
- Water boils: 100°C (212°F)
- Ice freezes: 0°C (32°F)