1 Fahrenheit to Celsius
1 degree Fahrenheit = -17.222222 degrees Celsius
- What it means
- Below freezing: water freezes at 0 °C (32 °F).
How to convert 1 degree Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius
Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8).
(°F − 32) × 5/9 → -17.222222 °C
Rounded to two decimal places, that is -17.22 °C.
1 Fahrenheit in other units
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Celsius (°C) | -17.22222222 |
| Kelvin (K) | 255.9277778 |
| Rankine (°R) | 460.67 |
Nearby values
| Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
| −5 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -20.5556 °C |
| −4 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -20 °C |
| −3 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -19.4444 °C |
| −2 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -18.8889 °C |
| −1 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -18.3333 °C |
| 0 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -17.7778 °C |
| 1 °F | -17.2222 °C |
| 2 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -16.6667 °C |
| 3 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -16.1111 °C |
| 4 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -15.5556 °C |
| 5 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -15 °C |
| 6 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -14.4444 °C |
| 7 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -13.8889 °C |
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius is 1 degree Fahrenheit?
1 degree Fahrenheit is -17.222222 degrees Celsius, or about -17.22 °C.
How do you convert 1 degree Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8). Worked out: (°F − 32) × 5/9 → -17.222222 °C.
What is -17 degrees Celsius in degrees Fahrenheit?
-17 degrees Celsius is 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is 1 °F hot or cold?
Below freezing: water freezes at 0 °C (32 °F).