−5 Fahrenheit to Celsius
-5 degrees Fahrenheit = -20.555556 degrees Celsius
- What it means
- Colder than 0 °F (−17.8 °C): severe frost.
How to convert -5 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius
Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9 (or divide by 1.8).
(°F − 32) × 5/9 → -20.555556 °C
Rounded to two decimal places, that is -20.56 °C.
−5 Fahrenheit in other units
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Celsius (°C) | -20.55555556 |
| Kelvin (K) | 252.5944444 |
| Rankine (°R) | 454.67 |
Nearby values
| Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
| −11 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -23.8889 °C |
| −10 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -23.3333 °C |
| −9 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -22.7778 °C |
| −8 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -22.2222 °C |
| −7 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -21.6667 °C |
| −6 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -21.1111 °C |
| −5 °F | -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 Fahrenheit to Celsius | -17.2222 °C |
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius is -5 degrees Fahrenheit?
-5 degrees Fahrenheit is -20.555556 degrees Celsius, or about -20.56 °C.
How do you convert -5 degrees 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 → -20.555556 °C.
What is -21 degrees Celsius in degrees Fahrenheit?
-21 degrees Celsius is -5.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is −5 °F hot or cold?
Colder than 0 °F (−17.8 °C): severe frost.