Celsius degrees (ΔC)
A Celsius degree as an interval is a change of one degree Celsius, equal to one kelvin and to 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees.
Convert Celsius degrees to any temperature difference unit
1 Celsius degree = 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees
Quick facts
- Unit
- Celsius degree (plural: Celsius degrees)
- Symbol
- ΔC
- Measures
- Temperature Difference
- System
- Degree intervals
- Equals
- 1 kelvins
- Definition
- A difference of one degree on the Celsius scale, equal to 1 K.
- Also written
- °C difference, C°, delta C
1 Celsius degree in other units
| Fahrenheit degrees | 1.8 ΔF |
| Kelvins | 1 K |
| Rankine degrees | 1.8 ΔR |
What is a Celsius degree?
A Celsius degree as an interval is a change of one degree Celsius, equal to one kelvin and to 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees. Climate targets such as "1.5 °C of warming" are intervals.
Where the Celsius degree sits among temperature difference units
The Celsius degree is number 6 of 9 on our scale of temperature difference units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Celsius degrees in real life
- The Paris Agreement aims to limit warming to well below 2 °C (3.6 °F)
- Air temperature falls by about 6.5 °C per kilometer of altitude
Top Celsius degree conversions
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Convert Celsius degrees to all 8 other units
Degree intervals
Convert to Celsius degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is a Celsius degree?
A Celsius degree as an interval is a change of one degree Celsius, equal to one kelvin and to 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees.
How is the Celsius degree defined?
A difference of one degree on the Celsius scale, equal to 1 K.
How many Fahrenheit degrees are in a Celsius degree?
One Celsius degree equals 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees.
How many kelvins are in a Celsius degree?
One Celsius degree equals 1 kelvin.
How many Rankine degrees are in a Celsius degree?
One Celsius degree equals 1.8 Rankine degrees.