59 Fahrenheit to Celsius
59 degrees Fahrenheit equals
15°C
15 degrees Celsius
59°F equals 15°C, 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 59°F to °C
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Substituting 59°F
- 59 − 32 = 27
- 27 × 5/9 = 15
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 59°F compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 15°C (27°F) warmer |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 6°C (10.8°F) colder |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 22°C (39.6°F) colder |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | 85°C (153°F) colder |