What is 17 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?

To convert 17 degrees Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F), we will use the standard conversion formula:

F = (95 × C) + 32

Where:

• F is the temperature in Fahrenheit,
• C is the temperature in Celsius.

Let’s go through this step-by-step.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Identify the Celsius value (C): We are given C = 17 Degree Celsius
2. Multiply the Celsius value by 9/5: The first step is to multiply the Celsius temperature by the fraction 9/5. This fraction is used because for every 5°C, the temperature increases by 9°F on the Fahrenheit scale. So:

   9/5 × 17 = 30.6So, multiplying 17 by 9/5 gives us 30.6.

3. Add 32 to the result: After multiplying, we add 32. This step adjusts the Celsius scale to match the Fahrenheit scale because 0°C corresponds to 32°F. Let’s add:

   30.6 + 32 = 62.6

4. Final Answer: Therefore, 17°C is equal to 62.6°F.

Why This Formula Works:

The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are related by a linear equation. The factor 95\frac{9}{5} accounts for the difference in the rate of temperature increase between the two scales. The number 32 is added because 0°C corresponds to 32°F, establishing the base point difference.

Thus, 17°C = 62.6°F.