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100 °F to °C

100 °F = 37.778 °C

100 degrees Fahrenheit is 37.778 degrees Celsius.

How to work it out

(100 − 32) × 5/9 = 37.778

Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

Other ways to write it

Rounded
37.8 °C
In kelvin
310.93 K

Normal body temperature is around 98.6 °F (37 °C), and the CDC counts 100.4 °F (38 °C) or higher as a fever.

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What is 100 °F in °C?

100 degrees Fahrenheit equals 37.778 degrees Celsius. Worked out: (100 − 32) × 5/9 = 37.778.

How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Use the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply the Celsius value by 9/5 and add 32. For example, 20 °C × 9/5 + 32 = 68 °F.

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