120 Celsius to Fahrenheit
120 degrees Celsius equals
248°F
248 degrees Fahrenheit
120°C is 248°F: above boiling, below most baking. This range handles slow roasting, dehydrating, and holding cooked food at a safe serving temperature.
How to convert 120°C to °F
Formula
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Substituting 120°C
- 120 × 9/5 = 216
- 216 + 32 = 248
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 120°C compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 120°C (216°F) warmer |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 99°C (178.2°F) warmer |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 83°C (149.4°F) warmer |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | 20°C (36°F) warmer |