Difference Between Celsius And Fahrenheit

There are three types of measuring temperature, Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. In this article, we will be focusing on the first two. Moreover, we will learn about the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit to get a better understanding. The United States and some of its territories use Celsius to measure temperature. For the majority of the countries, they use Fahrenheit as a measuring tool.

Definition of Celsius

Celsius scale is the pat of the metric system which we use for measuring the temperature in several countries. The former name for Celsius was Centigrade scale. The symbol we use to denote it is °C.

Many people prefer it to be the easiest way of reading the temperature. The discoverer of Celsius was an astronomer, Andres Celsius, who introduced it in mid-1700. The freezing point of water is 0°C and the boiling point is 100°C. Similarly, the average human body temperature is 32°C.

Definition of Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit is another parameter we use for measuring temperature. The United States and some of its territories most commonly use it to measure temperaturere. The physicist, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, discovered it in 1724.

The boiling point of the water is 212°F and melting point 32°F.  Similarly, the average human body temperature is 96° on this scale.

Difference between Celsius And Fahrenheit

Important Difference Between Celsius And Fahrenheit

Basis of Comparison	Celsius	Fahrenheit
Meaning	It is the part of the metric system used to measure the temperature.	Another part of the metric system and is used to measure the temperature.
Used In	Majority of the countries	Only a few countries like the U.S.
Year of Discovery	Mid-1700	1724
Proposed By	Astronomer Anders Celsius	Physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
Denoted By	Degree C (°C)	Degree F (°F)
Melting Point of Ice	O°C	32°F
Boiling Point of Water	99.9839°C or 100°C	211.97102 or 212°F
Absolute Zero Value	-273.15°C	-459.67°F
Average Human Body Temperature	37°C	98.6°F
Conversion	Can be converted into Fahrenheit by: (°C × 1.8) + 32 = °F	Can be converted into Celsius by: (°F – 32) + 1.8 = °C

FAQs about Difference Between Celsius And Fahrenheit

Question 1: What is the average human body temperature in Celsius?

Answer 1: The average human body temperature is 37°C.

Question 2: What is the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

Answer 2: The difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit is that we use Degree C (°C) to denote Celsius and Degree F (°F) for Fahrenheit.