212 Fahrenheit to Celsius
212 degrees Fahrenheit equals
100°C
100 degrees Celsius
212°F is 100°C, the boiling point of water at sea level. Water boils lower as altitude rises, which is why high-altitude recipes call for longer cooking times.
How to convert 212°F to °C
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Substituting 212°F
- 212 − 32 = 180
- 180 × 5/9 = 100
Fahrenheit places the freezing point of water at 32 rather than 0, so that offset comes off first. What remains is then scaled by 5/9, because a Celsius degree covers 1.8 times as much temperature change as a Fahrenheit degree.
How 212°F compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 100°C (180°F) warmer |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 79°C (142.2°F) warmer |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 63°C (113.4°F) warmer |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | same temperature |