72 Fahrenheit to Celsius
72 degrees Fahrenheit equals
22.22°C
22.22 degrees Celsius
72°F equals 22.22°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 72°F to °C
Formula
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Substituting 72°F
- 72 − 32 = 40
- 40 × 5/9 = 22.22
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 72°F compares
| Reference point | Temperature | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing point of water | 0°C / 32°F | 22.2°C (40°F) warmer |
| Room temperature | 21°C / 69.8°F | 1.2°C (2.2°F) warmer |
| Body temperature | 37°C / 98.6°F | 14.8°C (26.6°F) colder |
| Boiling point of water | 100°C / 212°F | 77.8°C (140°F) colder |