-5 Celsius to Fahrenheit
-5°C = 23°F
-5 degrees Celsius is equal to 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
Convert -5 Celsius to Fahrenheit using our free temperature converter.
How to convert -5 °C to °F
Use the formula °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 and substitute -5 for °C:
°F = (-5 × 9/5) + 32°F = -9 + 32°F = 23
So -5 °C = 23 °F.
What does -5 °C mean?
-5 °C is below the freezing point of water (0 °C / 32 °F), so expect ice and frost. In weather terms it is a cold winter day.
- Fahrenheit
- 23 °F
- Kelvin
- 268.15 K
- Quick estimate (double + 30)
- 20 °F
For -5 °C the quick “double it and add 30” estimate gives 20 °F — 3 °F too low. The shortcut works best between about 0 °C and 20 °C; use the exact formula for anything that matters.
More in this range: Below freezing.
-5 °C and nearby values
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The Celsius to Fahrenheit formula
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5 (1.8) because a Celsius degree is 1.8 times larger than a Fahrenheit degree, then add 32 because water freezes at 32 °F rather than 0 °F. To go the other way, use °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 — for example, 23 °F back to Celsius gives -5 °C.
See the formula explained in detail or the step-by-step conversion guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is -5 Celsius in Fahrenheit?
-5 degrees Celsius is equal to 23 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 °C = 23 °F).
How do you convert -5 °C to °F?
Multiply -5 by 9/5 (or 1.8) and add 32: (-5 × 1.8) + 32 = 23 °F.
Is -5 °C hot or cold?
It is cold — below the freezing point of water. -5 °C is 23 °F.
What is -5 °C in Kelvin?
Add 273.15 to the Celsius value: -5 °C = 268.15 K.