To convert 350°F (degrees Fahrenheit) to degrees Celsius, we use the formula:
C=9÷5×(F−32)
Where:
- C is the temperature in Celsius,
- F is the temperature in Fahrenheit.
Step-by-step conversion:
- Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature:
350−32=318
- Multiply by 5/9:
59×318=1590÷9=176.67
So, 350°F is approximately equal to 176.67°C.
Explanation of the Formula:
- The formula C=9÷5×(F−32) works because the two temperature scales (Fahrenheit and Celsius) have different zero points and different units of measurement.
- In Fahrenheit, water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F, while in Celsius, water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
- The fraction 5/9 comes from the difference in size between the units of the two scales.