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Temperature
This category is for questions about the various units and conversions of temperature, as well as the freezing point and boiling point of elements and compounds.
19,212 Questions
Does Great Britain use celsius or Fahrenheit?
The United Kingdom is officially a metric nation, but retains considerable use of older imperial units. So, Celsius is now the main (and official) system of measurement, but some older people will still find Fahrenheit more familiar.
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Officially the UK is metric, so Celsius is used for the purposes of law, regulation, trade and public administration.
The Metereological Office converted weather forecasts to Celsius in 1962. Conversions to Fahrenheit were given at first, but are now rarely given in the broadcast media. One exception is in the newspapers, some of whom occasionally report particularly high summer temperatures in Fahrenheit.
In the kitchen, cooking appliances feature temperature controls in Celsius and have done from the 1970s onwards. Cooking instructions on packagedfood is primarily in Celsius, as are published recipes, although Fahrenheit equivalents are sometimes provided for people using older ovens.
Heating appliances and controls are usually marked in Celsius, except in rare cases such as where an item has been imported from the USA. Thermometers can be bought with dual scales, although Celsius-only versions are seen too; Fahrenheit-only displays are exceptionally rare.
How many degree is -42 degrees celsius on the kelvin scale?
-42 degrees Celsius is equivalent to 231 Kelvin on the Kelvin scale. To convert from Celsius to Kelvin, you add 273.
== == The acceptable room temperature varies depending on the following factors: == == * the climate - how different the room will be from the outdoor temperature and how acclimatised people are to this temperature
* the humidity * the clothing worn by those in the room * whether those in the room are sedentary (remaining still) or physically active * the purpose for which the room is used * whether the air in the room is still or moving * whether the people are unwell
A commonly acceptable temperature range is from about 20 to about 25 degrees C.
The most common comfortable temperature to be set on your air conditioner in summer is 24 degrees celsius - this is also the best temperature to conserve energy (It is cool but not too cool).
Where will the three scales of temperature meet?
The scales of temperature cannot all meet, as the Kelvin and Celsius scales have the same size degrees but different zero points.
Absolute Zero is 0° Kelvin, and equal to -273.15 °C or -459.67 °F.
Because the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are offset by 32° at their starting points (freezing point of water), the two scales do have a common numerical point at -40° (minus 40 degrees).
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52 degrees celsius is how many degrees Fahrenheit?
52 degrees Celsius = 125.6 degrees Fahrenheit FYI: Google "52 degrees c to f"
my experience and common accepted "wisdom" with the 1.8T (mine is 2001 VW) is that normal Temps are 200-250 with 300 being the to high warning particularly with conventional oil and 200 being the low limit for the oil to effectively lubricate and capture dirt/contaminents. Synthetics can survive the higher temps but at that point the engines thermal manaement is not able to keep temps under control. The use of the larger filter on mine coupled with the factory oil cooler I never see higher than 240 and I am highly modded (larger turbo etc)
What are the melting and boiling points of astatine?
Astatine is a radioactive element and its melting point is estimated to be around 302 degrees Celsius (576 degrees Fahrenheit), while its boiling point is estimated to be around 337 degrees Celsius (639 degrees Fahrenheit).
What is 97.5 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?
Exactly 97.5 °F is equal to 36.39 °C
The conversion formula is Celsius temperature = 5/9 x (Fahrenheit temperature - 32)
Which is higher 80.6 degrees F or 27.9 degrees C?
27.9 degrees Celsius is warmer than 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit. (27.9C = 82.22F)
What is the highest and lowest temperature in Seattle?
The highest temperature ever was 103 degrees, which was recorded on July 29, 2009. The lowest recorded temperature was 0 degrees, which was recorded on January 31, 1950.
What is the difference between 8 degrees below 0 and 17 degrees below 0?
The difference between 8 degrees below 0 and 17 degrees below 0 is 9 degrees. This means that it is 9 degrees colder when it is 17 degrees below 0 compared to when it is 8 degrees below 0.
Why do people get short of breath on mountain tops?
The easiest way to describe it is this: at sea level 100 units of air will contain 21 units of oxygen. As you go higher there is less oxygen per unit of air so 100 units of air on Everest may only contain 15 units of oxygen (these aren't accurate figures). The body needs oxygen to respire:
C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g) → 6CO2 (g) + 6H2O + 36( to 38) ATP
Respiration is the oxidation of glucose to produce energy- ATP. Therefore up higher the body will need to breath more to get the same amount of oxygen inside of the body so it can then respire and produce energy.
What is 205 degrees celsius in Fahrenheit?
205 °C is equal to 401 °F
The conversion formula is Fahrenheit temperature = (9/5 x Celsius temperature)+ 32
What is 38.3 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?
38 °C = 100.4 °F
Fahrenheit temperature = (9/5 x Celsius temperature) + 32
Start by taking the number in Celsius and multiply it by 9. Then divide that number by 5, and then add 32. This is how you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or use the equation F = (9/5)C + 32
In this case, the answer is about 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
100.4 degrees F.
What is magnetite melting point?
The melting point of magnetite (Fe3O4) is 1538 Celsius. Source: CRC Handbook of metal etchants
What happens to the boiling point of water at higher elevations where atmospheric pressure is less?
The boiling point of water decreases at higher elevations where atmospheric pressure is lower. This is because the lower pressure makes it easier for water molecules to escape into the air, requiring less energy to reach the boiling point.
What is 45degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?
Conversion: -45°F → (-45 - 32) × 5/9 °C = -42 7/9°C ≈ -42.78°C
What does 81 degrees Fahrenheit equal in Celsius?
81 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 27 degrees Celsius. The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is (Fahrenheit - 32) x 5/9.
What is 0 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?
0 °F = -17.78 °C
0 degrees Fahrenheit is -17.778 degrees Celsius.
Scroll down to related links and look at "Conversion of temperature units".
Temperature is easy to convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius yourself. You can use the formula Tc = (5/9)*(Tf-32) where Tc = temperature in degrees Celsius, Tf = temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. 0 F is -18 C.
0 degrees Fahrenheit = -17.78 degrees Celsius.
0 degrees Kelvin is absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature at which particles stop moving. It is equal to -273.15 degrees Celsius and -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. At absolute zero, all molecular motion ceases.
Coldest temperature for south Vietnam?
The coldest temperature recorded in South Vietnam is typically around 15-20 degrees Celsius (59-68 degrees Fahrenheit) during the winter months of December and January. However, temperatures can vary depending on the specific location within South Vietnam.
