The Fahrenheit Scale

The Fahrenheit scale is a way to measure temperature, primarily used in the United States. It assigns 32°F as the freezing point of water and 212°F as the boiling point, with 180 degrees separating these two points. The scale was created by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in the early 18th century, based on a mixture of ice, water, and salt for the zero point, and human body temperature for a later calibration. Fahrenheit ratings are often used to describe weather, cooking, and other temperature-related measurements in the U.S., providing a familiar and consistent system.