• LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Is this true? If so, I like it a lot.

    Is it a lie, hence a shit post? If so, I must cleanse my mind again.

    I’m going to have to do the math, aren’t i? And verify whether or not it’s true…

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      1 day ago

      No it’s not true, though it is a close approximation. Another has the actual formula, but the proof that it’s incorrect is that 32°F = 0°C, while (32-30)/2 = 1.

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      The actual formula is subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9.
      But this is a lot easier, and is very close for all temps you’ll encounter as weather.