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Hey there! It’s time to get familiar with the difference between American and Celsius measurements. We all know that Americans use Fahrenheit, while Celsius is used in most other countries around the world. But what exactly does that mean? Well, let’s dive in and find out!
Why Do Americans Call Celsius? [Solved]
Wow, talk about a long-overdue name change! After all, it’s only fair to give credit where credit is due. For years, scientists in the U.S. had been using the centigrade scale - but it was actually invented by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius. So in 1948, 33 nations that had signed the Treaty of the Meter finally agreed to call it Celsius instead - and that’s been its name ever since!
Temperature Measurement: Americans typically measure temperature in Fahrenheit, while Celsius is the standard measurement used in most other countries.
Temperature Range: The range of temperatures measured by Fahrenheit is much wider than that of Celsius, with a range of -40°F to 140°F compared to -40°C to 60°C for Celsius.
Conversion Formula: To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 and then divide by 1.8; to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 1.8 and then add 32.
Boiling Point: Water boils at 212°F (100°C) when measured in Fahrenheit and at 100°C (212°F) when measured in Celsius.
Freezing Point: Water freezes at 32°F (0°C) when measured in Fahrenheit and 0 °C (32 °F) when measured in Celsius
Americans use Fahrenheit, while most of the rest of the world uses Celsius. It’s like apples and oranges! Here in the U.S., we’re used to seeing temperatures like 90 degrees, but if you’re in Europe, that would be 32 degrees Celsius. Crazy, right?
