Temperature conversion
23 °F to °C
-5 °C
23 degrees Fahrenheit = -5 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (23 − 32) × 5/9 = -5 °C.
Values near 23 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 20 | -6.67 |
| 21 | -6.11 |
| 22 | -5.56 |
| 23this page | -5 |
| 24 | -4.44 |
| 25 | -3.89 |
| 26 | -3.33 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius?
Apply the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 23 °F in °C?
23 °F equals -5 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 23 °F.
Why does temperature conversion add 32?
The two scales have different zero points and step sizes. Water freezes at 32 °F but 0 °C, so the formula rescales by 5/9 and shifts by the 32-degree offset.