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In contrast, the Fahrenheit scale, established in 1724 by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, has different reference points. Here, the freezing point of water is defined as 32 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), and the boiling point is 212 degrees Fahrenheit, also under standard atmospheric conditions.
The Conversion Equation
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, one can derive a linear equation based on the known equivalencies of the scales. The linear relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit suggests that the equation can be defined as a line linking these two points:
At 0°C = 32°F
At 100°C = 212°F
We can express Fahrenheit as a function of Celsius (denoted as ( T_f ) for Fahrenheit and ( T_c ) for Celsius). The standard linear equation is represented as follows: