Centigrade

Definition

Centigrade, also known as Celsius, is a temperature scale where 0 degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents the boiling point.

Purpose

The purpose of the Centigrade scale is to provide a standard measurement for temperature, widely used in scientific and international contexts.

Examples of Use

1. Weather Reporting: Using the Centigrade scale in weather forecasts outside the United States.
2. Scientific Research: Recording temperatures in laboratory experiments using the Celsius scale.
3. Cooking: Recipes in many countries list temperatures in Centigrade.

Related Terms

• Fahrenheit: Another temperature scale used primarily in the United States.
• Kelvin: An absolute temperature scale used in scientific measurements.
• Thermometer: An instrument used to measure temperature.

Notes

• To convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit, multiply by 1.8 and add 32.
• The Centigrade scale is part of the metric system, making it compatible with other metric measurements.