Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) are two temperature scales used worldwide. The primary difference lies in their measurement points:
Celsius: Based on the metric system, it sets the freezing point of water at 0°C and the boiling point at 100°C under standard atmospheric conditions. It is commonly used in most countries for daily temperature measurements.
Fahrenheit: Used mainly in the United States, it sets the freezing point of water at 32°F and the boiling point at 212°F.
Conversion:
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit:
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius:
Celsius is more intuitive for scientific calculations due to its alignment with the metric system, while Fahrenheit is more granular, providing finer distinctions in temperature changes.