85 Celsius to Fahrenheit
85 degrees Celsius equals
185°F
185 degrees Fahrenheit
85°C converts to 185°F, hot enough for brewing and steeping. Green tea is usually brewed near 80°C (176°F), while coffee extraction sits closer to 93°C (199.4°F).
How to convert 85°C to °F
Formula
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Substituting 85°C
- 85 × 9/5 = 153
- 153 + 32 = 185
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 85°C compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 85°C (153°F) warmer |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 64°C (115.2°F) warmer |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 48°C (86.4°F) warmer |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | 15°C (27°F) colder |