Need help with Celsius

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Hello,

I am trying to learn celsius, and I have the formula for conversion but it will be difficult to convert this in my head without a calculator. Could anyone post the normal temperature range in celsius? Also what would be considered a fever in celsius? Any helpful links would be so appreciated! Thank you

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The only one I know is to multiply 1.8 x the celcius number and then add 32. Still difficult to do in your head.

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You may be able to find a conversion table on line or in one of your nursing texts and print or copy it to carry with you in a notepad with other information you need to refer to.

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What I've done is memorize whole number C to Fahrenheit conversions. I know that 36 is 96.8, 37 is 98.6, 38 is 100.4, 39 is 102.2, and 40 is 104. Much easier for me than complex math in my head and I can now guestimate when I get C temps not on the whole numbers.

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