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Directions  

Enter temperature to be converted in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C aka centigrade) in box.  Select either Fahrenheit or Celsius button to perform conversion.  Press "convert" button to display result at bottom.

Formula

°C  x  9/5 + 32 = °F

(°F  -  32)  x  5/9 = °C

Examples

1)  Convert 37°C to Fahrenheit.

37°C x  9/5 + 32 = 98.6°F

OR

37°C x 9  + 32 = 98.6°F 
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2)  Convert 98.6°F to Celsius.

(98.6°F  -  32)  x  5/9 = 37°C

OR

(98.6°F - 32) x 5  = 37°C 
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Reference

    Thomas, C. L., & Rice, M. K. (Eds.). (1989). Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary (16th ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis

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