Celsius is one of the most widely used temperature scales in daily and engineering practice.
The Celsius scale became popular because it provides an intuitive reference tied to water phase-change temperatures.
Measurement system: Temperature scale used alongside SI. SI equivalent: For temperature difference, 1 °C = 1 K.
Celsius facts
- Unit name
- Celsius
- Symbol
- °C
- Category
- Temperature
- Measurement system
- Temperature scale used alongside SI
- SI equivalent
- For temperature difference, 1 °C = 1 K
- Common uses
- Weather, HVAC, process control and daily temperatures
Definition of the celsius
Celsius is one of the most widely used temperature scales in daily and engineering practice.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Temperature scale used alongside SI
SI equivalent: For temperature difference, 1 °C = 1 K
History of the celsius
The Celsius scale became popular because it provides an intuitive reference tied to water phase-change temperatures.
Where is the celsius used?
Weather, HVAC, process control and daily temperatures