20 Celsius to Fahrenheit
20 degrees Celsius equals
68°F
68 degrees Fahrenheit
20°C equals 68°F, comfortable indoor temperature. Most thermostats are set somewhere in this band, and it is the standard range for storing and testing many household products.
How to convert 20°C to °F
Formula
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Substituting 20°C
- 20 × 9/5 = 36
- 36 + 32 = 68
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 20°C compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 20°C (36°F) warmer |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 1°C (1.8°F) colder |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 17°C (30.6°F) colder |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | 80°C (144°F) colder |