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212 °F in Celsius

212 degrees Fahrenheit is 100 degrees Celsius.

  • Using °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9: (212 − 32) × 5/9 = 100.
  • 212 °F is the boiling point of water at sea level. It falls by about 1 °F for every 500 feet of elevation, which is why high-altitude recipes need adjusting.
Conversion

Fahrenheit → Celsius

100

212 fahrenheit equals this many celsius

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Values near 212 °F
Fahrenheit (°F)Celsius (°C)
19288.89
19791.67
20294.44
20797.22
212100
217102.78
222105.56
227108.33
232111.11

Frequently asked questions

What is 212 °F in °C?
212 degrees Fahrenheit is 100 degrees Celsius.
How do you convert 212 °F to Celsius?
Use °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Here that's (212 − 32) × 5/9 = 100, so 212 °F is 100 °C.