Question

State the formula for converting:
Celsius to Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit to Celsius
Celsius to Kelvin (6mks)

Answer 1

To convert temperatures in degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 1.8 (or 9/5) and add 32.

Answer 2

Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32 ) / 1.8

Fahrenheit = (Celcius * 1.8 ) + 32

Kelvin = Celcius + 273.15

For Example:

(i) 60°C in °F

Fahrenheit = (60 * 1.8) + 32

           = (108) + 32

           = 140

∴ 60°C  = 140°F

(ii) 140°F in °C

Celsius= (Fahrenheit - 32) / 1.8

           = (108) / 1.8

           = 60

∴ 140°F = 60°C

(iii) 37°C in K

Kelvin = Celsius + 273.15

          = 310.15 K