68 Fahrenheit to Celsius
68 degrees Fahrenheit equals
20°C
20 degrees Celsius
68°F equals 20°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 68°F to °C
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Substituting 68°F
- 68 − 32 = 36
- 36 × 5/9 = 20
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 68°F 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 |