# Fahrenheit to Celsius Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius with configurable decimal precision > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/fahrenheit-to-celsius - **Category:** Math & Numbers - **Keywords:** fahrenheit, celsius, temperature, conversion, degrees, weather ## Overview Convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius instantly with adjustable decimal precision. This utility accepts any numeric Fahrenheit value and returns accurate Celsius equivalents in JSON format, making it ideal for weather data, cooking conversions, and scientific documentation. ## Inputs - **Fahrenheit** (text): e.g. 77 - **Decimal Precision** (number) ## When to use - Translating weather forecasts or thermostat readings from Fahrenheit to Celsius for international travel or scientific reporting. - Converting oven temperatures and cooking instructions when following recipes from regions using different measurement systems. - Standardizing temperature datasets for engineering specifications, research papers, or educational materials requiring metric units. ## How it works - Enter the Fahrenheit temperature value in the input field, supporting both whole numbers and decimals (e.g., 98.6 or -40). - Specify the desired decimal precision between 0 and 10 places; the tool defaults to 2 decimal places if left unchanged. - The converter applies the standard formula (°F − 32) × 5/9 to calculate the Celsius equivalent. - Receive a JSON response containing both the original Fahrenheit input and the converted Celsius result. ## Use cases - Meteorologists standardizing weather station data for international databases and reports. - Home cooks converting American recipes to Celsius for ovens and kitchen equipment displaying metric units. - Students and researchers converting experimental temperature readings for physics, chemistry, or engineering homework. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the conversion formula used? The tool uses (°F − 32) × 5/9 to calculate the Celsius equivalent. ### Can I convert negative Fahrenheit temperatures? Yes, the tool accepts any valid numeric input including negative values and decimals. ### What is the maximum decimal precision available? You can configure precision from 0 to 10 decimal places. ### Is there a limit to the temperature values I can enter? No, the tool handles any numerical value that can be parsed as a number. ### What format does the output use? 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