ASVAB General Science: Temperature Conversions

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ASVAB General Science: Temperature Conversions

 

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Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius:

  1. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature
  2. Multiply the result by 5
  3. Divide that number by 9
The formula looks like this: C = (F - 32) × 5/9

Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit:
  1. Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9
  2. Divide the result by 5
  3. Add 32 to that number
The formula looks like this: F = (C × 9/5) + 32

Let's look at some examples:
Converting 68°F to Celsius:
C = (68 - 32) × 5/9
C = 36 × 5/9
C = 20°C

Converting 25°C to Fahrenheit:
F = (25 × 9/5) + 32
F = 45 + 32
F = 77°F

Converting 0°C (freezing point of water) to Fahrenheit:
F = (0 × 9/5) + 32
F = 32°F

Converting 100°F to Celsius:
C = (100 - 32) × 5/9
C = 68 × 5/9
C ≈ 37.8°C

These conversions are useful for understanding temperature scales used in different parts of the world. The United States primarily uses Fahrenheit, while most other countries use Celsius.

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