Converting ºC To ºF…

A technician called our office the other day and asked this question…

Steve
How do I convert 250 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit?

My Response
This can be done using any calculator, the two basic equations are as follows:
(ºC x 1.8) + 32 = ºF
(ºF – 32) / (1.8) = ºC
Therefor:
(250ºC x 1.8) + 32 = 482ºF
Adversely:
(482ºF – 32) / 1.8 = 250
Additional Thoughts
One way to remember this relationship is 1 degree Celsius equals 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit plus 32 (since water freezes at 32ºF rather than 0ºC).
-Andy

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