• Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    4
    ·
    edit-2
    7 days ago

    The two formulas are:

    F=(C x 1.8)+32

    C=(F-32)/1.8

    If you think about the formula for converting, it’s close to multiplying or dividing by 2. This step is off by about 10% (1.8/2=0.9). So converting from F to C, subtract 32, divide by 2, then add 10%.

    For C to F, multiply by 2, subtract 10%, then add 32.

    At typical temps, I’ve found this is usually within a degree, and easy to do in my head (and I have zero working memory).