12 Degrees Fahrenheit equals what in Celsius?

To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you adjust for the difference between the two temperature scales. The Fahrenheit scale starts at 32°F for the freezing point of water, while the Celsius scale starts at 0°C. The formula adjusts for this difference and scales the values by 5/9 since one degree Fahrenheit is smaller than one degree Celsius.

When converting 12°F to Celsius, you’re essentially figuring out how much below freezing (32°F) this temperature is and then scaling it to the Celsius equivalent.

Conversion Formula:
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

Step-by-Step Calculation for 12°F:

1. Subtract 32 from 12:
   12 − 32 = −20
2. Multiply by 5:
   −20 × 5 = −100
3. Divide by 9:
   −100 ÷ 9 = −11.11

Final Answer:
12°F = −11.11°C