Temperature Conversion and Estimation

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit using a standard formula and an estimation formula for mental math. Two examples are provided: converting 14°C and 29°C to Fahrenheit. The video demonstrates the step-by-step process of using the formula and offers an estimation method for quick calculations. The video concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

What is the formula used to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

• Multiply by 1.8 and add 32

• Multiply by 2 and add 30

• Multiply by 2.5 and add 20

• Multiply by 1.5 and add 40

In the first example, what is the Fahrenheit equivalent of 14 degrees Celsius using the formula?

• 55 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 58 degrees Fahrenheit

• 57.2 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the result of multiplying 14 by 1.8 in the first example?

• 32

• 25.2

• 28

• 30

What is the estimation formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?

• Multiply by 2 and add 30

• Multiply by 2.5 and add 25

• Multiply by 1.5 and add 35

• Multiply by 1.8 and add 32

Using the estimation formula, what is the approximate Fahrenheit value for 14 degrees Celsius?

• 55 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 58 degrees Fahrenheit

• 57.2 degrees Fahrenheit

In the second example, what is the Fahrenheit equivalent of 29 degrees Celsius using the formula?

• 84.2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 88 degrees Fahrenheit

• 86 degrees Fahrenheit

• 82 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the result of multiplying 29 by 1.8 in the second example?

• 56

• 54

• 58

• 52.2

Using the estimation formula, what is the approximate Fahrenheit value for 29 degrees Celsius?

• 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• 88 degrees Fahrenheit

• 84.2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 90 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the purpose of using an estimation formula in temperature conversion?

• To get the exact conversion value

• To quickly find an approximate value using mental math

• To make the calculation more complex

• To avoid using a calculator

Why is it beneficial to use mental math for temperature conversion?

• It provides a quick and close estimate

• It gives the exact conversion

• It is more accurate than using a calculator

• It is the only method available