120 Fahrenheit to Celsius
120 °F ≈ 48.89 °C
120 degrees Fahrenheit is approximately 48.89 degrees Celsius.
How to convert 120 °F to °C
Use the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9:
°C = (120 − 32) × 5/9°C = 88 × 5/9°C = 48.888889
So 120 °F = 48.888889 °C, or about 48.89 °C rounded.
Rounded values and quick estimate
- Rounded to a whole number: 49 °C
- Rounded to one decimal place: 48.9 °C
Quick mental estimate: subtract 30 and halve it. For 120 °F that gives about 45 °C — off by 3.89 °C (8%). Use the exact formula when precision matters.
120 Fahrenheit in other units
48.89 °C is hotter than the human body. Hot tubs are usually limited to about 40 °C, and water above roughly 50 °C can scald skin quickly.
- Celsius
- 48.89 °C
- Degrees Réaumur
- 39.11 °Ré
- Degrees Delisle
- 76.67 °De
- Degrees Newton
- 16.13 °N
- Degrees Rømer
- 33.17 °Rø
- Kelvin
- 322.04 K
- Rankine
- 579.67 °R
120 °F and nearby values
About fahrenheit and celsius
The Fahrenheit scale puts water’s freezing point at 32 °F and boiling point at 212 °F. It is the everyday temperature scale in the United States.
The Celsius scale sets the freezing point of water at 0 °C and its boiling point at 100 °C (at sea level). It is used for everyday temperatures in almost every country.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 120 Fahrenheit in Celsius?
120 degrees Fahrenheit is about 48.89 degrees Celsius (120 °F ≈ 48.89 °C).
How do you convert 120 °F to °C?
Apply °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9: °C = (120 − 32) × 5/9, °C = 88 × 5/9, °C = 48.888889.
How many degrees Fahrenheit is 48.89 °C?
48.89 °C is about 120 degrees Fahrenheit.