Temperature conversion
48 °C to °F
118.4 °F
48 degrees Celsius = 118.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Exact factor: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32.
Live converter
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The formula
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Worked example: 48 × 9/5 + 32 = 118.4 °F.
Values near 48 °C
| °C | °F |
|---|---|
| 45 | 113 |
| 46 | 114.8 |
| 47 | 116.6 |
| 48this page | 118.4 |
| 49 | 120.2 |
| 50 | 122 |
| 51 | 123.8 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit?
Apply the formula °F = °C × 9/5 + 32. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 48 °C in °F?
48 °C equals 118.4 °F. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 48 °C.
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.