• iopq@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    5 months ago

    But you’re using more digits, like if you’re writing 104.2 that’s 4 digits and still not as accurate as using four digits in Celsius like 41.12

    • Drusas@kbin.run
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      0
      ·
      5 months ago

      Sure, but I never see people use two decimal points in real life when using Celsius to describe weather.

      • iopq@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        0
        ·
        5 months ago

        Nobody uses decimal points in Fahrenheit, but it’s common using Celsius

        The only time I’ve seen Fahrenheit with decimal points is the saying that the normal body temperature is 98.7F

        Which is actually wrong, this is 37C, already a mild fever

        98.0F/36.6C is actually the normal body temperature

        • Drusas@kbin.run
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          0
          ·
          5 months ago

          People do use decimals in Fahrenheit, mostly when talking about body temperature.

          And 98 is not what’s considered normal, though it is within the normal range. Closer to 98.6 is normal.