Temperature conversion
242 °F to °C
116.67 °C
242 degrees Fahrenheit = 116.67 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (242 − 32) × 5/9 = 116.67 °C.
Values near 242 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 239 | 115 |
| 240 | 115.56 |
| 241 | 116.11 |
| 242this page | 116.67 |
| 243 | 117.22 |
| 244 | 117.78 |
| 245 | 118.33 |
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 242 °F in °C?
242 °F equals 116.67 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 242 °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.