Temperature conversion
500 °F to °C
260 °C
500 degrees Fahrenheit = 260 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (500 − 32) × 5/9 = 260 °C.
Values near 500 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 497 | 258.33 |
| 498 | 258.89 |
| 499 | 259.44 |
| 500this page | 260 |
| 501 | 260.56 |
| 502 | 261.11 |
| 503 | 261.67 |
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 500 °F in °C?
500 °F equals 260 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 500 °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.