It’s also widely used scale for measuring temperature after Celsius scale. It’s based on the 32 degree Fahrenheit when it comes to freezing point of water and 212 degree Fahrenheit for boiling point of water. When we dig deep into the parts we come to know
Absolute zero is -459.67 degree Fahrenheit.
It is represented by the ℉
When it comes to its history, credit goes to Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit based on two reference points mentioned above.
As far as variants are concerned, the Celsius and kelvin are variants of it. You can convert Fahrenheit into Celsius, Kelvin, Rankine and Reaumur.
This scale is mostly used in United States while rest of others are scientifically used round the globe. The temperature of human body was earlier taken to be as 98 degree Fahrenheit which was later changed into 98.6.
An amazing fact about is that it was replaced by Celsius scale in 1960 in the most countries but United states kept on using this scale for measuring temperature.
