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Understanding the Conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit

Temperature measurement is an essential part of our daily lives, and the two most common scales used are Celsius and Fahrenheit. The fundamental characteristics of these two scales form the basis of their conversion, which can be simplified once the principles are understood.

Celsius and Fahrenheit: The Basics

The Celsius scale is defined around the freezing and boiling points of water. Specifically, 0 degrees Celsius (°C) is defined as the freezing point of water, while 100 degrees Celsius is the boiling point. However, this relationship holds true only under standard atmospheric pressure, which is one atmosphere (1 atm).