Fahrenheit degrees (ΔF)
A Fahrenheit degree as an interval is a change of one degree Fahrenheit, 5/9 of a kelvin or Celsius degree.
Convert Fahrenheit degrees to any temperature difference unit
1 Fahrenheit degree = 0.5555555556 Celsius degrees
Quick facts
- Unit
- Fahrenheit degree (plural: Fahrenheit degrees)
- Symbol
- ΔF
- Measures
- Temperature Difference
- System
- Degree intervals
- Equals
- 0.555555555556 kelvins
- Definition
- A difference of one degree on the Fahrenheit scale, 5/9 of a kelvin.
- Also written
- °F difference, F°, delta F
1 Fahrenheit degree in other units
| Celsius degrees | 0.5555555556 ΔC |
| Kelvins | 0.5555555556 K |
| Rankine degrees | 1 ΔR |
What is a Fahrenheit degree?
A Fahrenheit degree as an interval is a change of one degree Fahrenheit, 5/9 of a kelvin or Celsius degree. A change of 9 °F equals a change of 5 °C.
Where the Fahrenheit degree sits among temperature difference units
The Fahrenheit degree is number 2 of 9 on our scale of temperature difference units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Fahrenheit degrees in real life
- A 10 °F rise is a 5.56 °C rise
- US forecasts of "20 degrees colder" mean 11 °C colder
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Convert Fahrenheit degrees to all 8 other units
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Fahrenheit degree?
A Fahrenheit degree as an interval is a change of one degree Fahrenheit, 5/9 of a kelvin or Celsius degree.
How is the Fahrenheit degree defined?
A difference of one degree on the Fahrenheit scale, 5/9 of a kelvin.
How many Celsius degrees are in a Fahrenheit degree?
One Fahrenheit degree equals 0.5555555556 Celsius degrees.
How many kelvins are in a Fahrenheit degree?
One Fahrenheit degree equals 0.5555555556 kelvins.
How many Rankine degrees are in a Fahrenheit degree?
One Fahrenheit degree equals 1 Rankine degree.