85 Fahrenheit to Celsius
85 °F ≈ 29.44 °C
85 degrees Fahrenheit is approximately 29.44 degrees Celsius.
How to convert 85 °F to °C
Use the formula °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9:
°C = (85 − 32) × 5/9°C = 53 × 5/9°C = 29.444444
So 85 °F = 29.444444 °C, or about 29.44 °C rounded.
Rounded values and quick estimate
- Rounded to a whole number: 29 °C
- Rounded to one decimal place: 29.4 °C
Quick mental estimate: subtract 30 and halve it. For 85 °F that gives about 27.5 °C — off by 1.94 °C (6.6%). Use the exact formula when precision matters.
85 Fahrenheit in other units
29.44 °C is a warm summer day. Light clothing, shade and water make it comfortable outdoors.
- Celsius
- 29.44 °C
- Degrees Réaumur
- 23.56 °Ré
- Degrees Delisle
- 105.83 °De
- Degrees Newton
- 9.72 °N
- Degrees Rømer
- 22.96 °Rø
- Kelvin
- 302.59 K
- Rankine
- 544.67 °R
85 °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 85 Fahrenheit in Celsius?
85 degrees Fahrenheit is about 29.44 degrees Celsius (85 °F ≈ 29.44 °C).
How do you convert 85 °F to °C?
Apply °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9: °C = (85 − 32) × 5/9, °C = 53 × 5/9, °C = 29.444444.
How many degrees Fahrenheit is 29.44 °C?
29.44 °C is about 84.99 degrees Fahrenheit.