100 °C to °F
100 °C = 212 °F
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Step-by-Step: 100 °C to °F
- Start with 100 °C
- Multiply by 9/5: 100 x 9/5 = 180
- Add 32: 180 + 32 = 212 °F
100°C (212°F) is the boiling point of water at sea level — the upper reference point of the Celsius scale. At this temperature, water undergoes a phase change from liquid to gas. In cooking, boiling is used for pasta, blanching vegetables, making broths, and sterilizing equipment. At altitude, water boils below 100°C, which affects cooking times.
Did You Know?
In a pressure cooker, water can reach ~121°C (250°F) because the increased pressure raises the boiling point, cooking food much faster.
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FAQ
Only at standard sea-level pressure (1 atm). At higher altitudes or lower pressures, water boils below 100°C.
Water turns to steam. Superheated steam above 100°C is used in industrial applications and autoclaves.