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Temperature Conversion Worksheet
˚C = 5/9 x (˚F- 32)
˚F = (9/5 ˚C) + 32
9/5 = 1.8 and 5/9 ≈ .55
Remember order of operations!!!
Questions
1. Convert the following numbers from degrees Fahrenheit (˚F) to degrees Celsius (˚C).
Example: 40 F
40 - 32 = 8
8 x 5/9 = 4.4 C
a. 0 F ____________C
b. 32 F (freezing point) ____________C
c. 70 F (room temperature) ____________C
d. 98.6 F (body temperature) ____________C
e. 100 F ____________C
f. 212 F (boiling point) ____________C
2. Convert the following numbers from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.
Example: 40 C
40 x (9/5) = 72
72 + 32 = 104 F
a. 0 C (freezing point) ____________F
b. 32C ____________F
c. 70 C ____________F
d. 98.6 C ____________F
e. 100 C (boiling point) ____________F
f. 212 C ____________F
