Check your temperature reading
We recommend following the manufacturer's instructions that accompanied your thermometer to measure your own or someone else's temperature. The reading will be given as degrees Celsius (°C)
Check Your Temperature – Online Body Temperature Calculator
Check Your Temperature is an easy and useful online tool that helps you understand your body temperature and determine whether it is normal, low, or indicates fever. Monitoring body temperature is important for maintaining good health, identifying infections early, and taking timely medical action.
What is Body Temperature?
Body temperature refers to the body’s ability to generate and get rid of heat. The average normal body temperature for a healthy adult is around 37°C (98.6°F), though it can vary slightly depending on age, activity level, time of day, and measurement method.
What is a Temperature Calculator?
A Temperature Calculator is an online tool used to calculate and convert body temperature between different units such as Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F). It also helps users understand whether their temperature falls under normal, mild fever, high fever, or hypothermia.
Why Checking Your Temperature is Important
Regularly checking your temperature can help detect health issues early. Fever is often the first sign of infection or illness.
- Helps identify fever or infection
- Useful during viral illnesses and flu
- Important for children and elderly people
- Helps monitor recovery progress
- Essential during pandemics and seasonal outbreaks
Normal Body Temperature Range
Normal Temperature Ranges:
- Normal: 36.1°C – 37.2°C (97°F – 99°F)
- Mild Fever: 37.3°C – 38°C (99.1°F – 100.4°F)
- High Fever: Above 38°C (100.4°F)
- Hypothermia: Below 35°C (95°F)
How to Check Your Temperature Online
To check your temperature using an online calculator, follow these steps:
- Measure your body temperature using a thermometer
- Enter the temperature value
- Select the unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
- Click on the check or calculate button
The tool will instantly tell you whether your temperature is normal or indicates fever.
Celsius to Fahrenheit Temperature Formula
Conversion Formulas:
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
Example of Temperature Calculation
If your body temperature is 38°C:
38°C = 100.4°F
This indicates high fever.
Different Methods of Measuring Body Temperature
Body temperature can be measured using different methods:
- Oral (mouth)
- Axillary (armpit)
- Rectal
- Ear (tympanic)
- Forehead (infrared)