Temperature conversion
5 °F to °C
-15 °C
5 degrees Fahrenheit = -15 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (5 − 32) × 5/9 = -15 °C.
Values near 5 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 2 | -16.67 |
| 3 | -16.11 |
| 4 | -15.56 |
| 5this page | -15 |
| 6 | -14.44 |
| 7 | -13.89 |
| 8 | -13.33 |
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 5 °F in °C?
5 °F equals -15 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 5 °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.