Temperature conversion
71 °F to °C
21.67 °C
71 degrees Fahrenheit = 21.67 degrees Celsius. Exact factor: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.
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The formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Worked example: (71 − 32) × 5/9 = 21.67 °C.
Values near 71 °F
| °F | °C |
|---|---|
| 68 | 20 |
| 69 | 20.56 |
| 70 | 21.11 |
| 71this page | 21.67 |
| 72 | 22.22 |
| 73 | 22.78 |
| 74 | 23.33 |
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 71 °F in °C?
71 °F equals 21.67 °C. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 71 °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.