8 degrees Celsius is equal to 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
To convert 8 Celsius to Fahrenheit, you multiply the Celsius value by 9/5, then add 32. This process changes the metric temperature to the imperial scale, which is commonly used in the United States.
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Result in fahrenheit:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is F = (C × 9/5) + 32. This formula works because Celsius and Fahrenheit measure temperature using different scales and zero points. Celsius zero is the freezing point of water, but Fahrenheit zero is set differently.
Multiplying by 9/5 scales the Celsius degree to Fahrenheit degree size, because 180 Fahrenheit degrees cover the same interval as 100 Celsius degrees. Then adding 32 shifts the scale since 0°C corresponds to 32°F.
For example, converting 8°C:
- Multiply 8 by 9/5: 8 × 1.8 = 14.4
- Add 32: 14.4 + 32 = 46.4°F
Conversion Example
- 15°C to Fahrenheit:
- Multiply 15 by 9/5: 15 × 1.8 = 27
- Add 32: 27 + 32 = 59°F
- -5°C to Fahrenheit:
- Multiply -5 by 9/5: -5 × 1.8 = -9
- Add 32: -9 + 32 = 23°F
- 0°C to Fahrenheit:
- Multiply 0 by 9/5: 0 × 1.8 = 0
- Add 32: 0 + 32 = 32°F
- 25°C to Fahrenheit:
- Multiply 25 by 9/5: 25 × 1.8 = 45
- Add 32: 45 + 32 = 77°F
- -10°C to Fahrenheit:
- Multiply -10 by 9/5: -10 × 1.8 = -18
- Add 32: -18 + 32 = 14°F
Conversion Chart
| Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|
| -17.0 | 1.4 |
| -10.0 | 14.0 |
| -5.0 | 23.0 |
| 0.0 | 32.0 |
| 5.0 | 41.0 |
| 8.0 | 46.4 |
| 10.0 | 50.0 |
| 15.0 | 59.0 |
| 20.0 | 68.0 |
| 25.0 | 77.0 |
| 30.0 | 86.0 |
| 33.0 | 91.4 |
Use this chart by finding the Celsius value on the left and then reading across to find the corresponding Fahrenheit temperature. It helps to quickly convert without doing any calculation, especially when checking weather temperatures or cooking temperature conversions.
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Conversion Definitions
Celsius: Celsius is a temperature scale where 0 degrees marks the freezing point of water and 100 degrees its boiling point, at standard atmospheric pressure. It is part of the metric system and widely used across the world for everyday temperature measurement.
Fahrenheit: Fahrenheit is a temperature scale mainly used in the United States, where 32 degrees marks freezing and 212 degrees boiling point of water at sea level. The scale divides the interval between freezing and boiling into 180 equal parts.
Conversion FAQs
Why does converting Celsius to Fahrenheit add 32?
The 32 is added to offset the difference in zero points between the two scales. Celsius zero is water freezing, but Fahrenheit zero is lower. Adding 32 shifts the converted value, so freezing water is 32°F, matching the Fahrenheit scale correctly.
Can I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit by only multiplying?
No, multiplication alone doesn’t work because the two scales have different zero points and degree sizes. The formula multiplies by 9/5 to scale the size of degrees, then adds 32 to adjust the zero points. Skipping the addition would give incorrect results.
Is the conversion formula reversible?
Yes, to convert Fahrenheit back to Celsius, you subtract 32 first, then multiply by 5/9. This reverses the scaling and shifting done when converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit, so both conversions are precise.
Why are Celsius and Fahrenheit scales different?
They were created in different times and places, with different reference points. Celsius is based on water’s freezing and boiling points, while Fahrenheit was designed with a zero point based on a brine solution. This makes the scales different in zero and degree size.
What happens if I convert negative Celsius values?
The formula works the same way for negative temperatures. Multiplying by 9/5 and adding 32 shifts the value accordingly. For example, -10°C becomes 14°F, correctly reflecting cold temperatures below freezing.