-38 Celsius to Fahrenheit
-38 degrees Celsius equals
-36.4°F
-36.4 degrees Fahrenheit
-38°C is -36.4°F — deep-freeze territory, colder than a household freezer and cold enough to risk frostbite on exposed skin within minutes. -40°C is the single point where both scales agree, reading -40°F as well.
How to convert -38°C to °F
Formula
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Substituting -38°C
- -38 × 9/5 = -68.4
- -68.4 + 32 = -36.4
The two scales differ in both their zero point and their step size. A Fahrenheit degree is 5/9 the size of a Celsius degree, and the scales are offset by 32 degrees at the freezing point of water — which is why the conversion needs both a multiplication and an addition.
How -38°C compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 38°C (68.4°F) colder |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 59°C (106.2°F) colder |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 75°C (135°F) colder |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | 138°C (248.4°F) colder |