38°C to Fahrenheit
38 °C is 100.4 °F. 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) is the temperature commonly used as the fever threshold.
100.4 °FFahrenheit
38 °CCelsius
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Nearby temperatures
| °C | °F |
|---|---|
| 36 °C | 96.8 °F |
| 37 °C | 98.6 °F |
| 38 °C | 100.4 °F |
| 39 °C | 102.2 °F |
| 40 °C | 104.0 °F |
Body-temperature notes here follow the common clinical convention (normal ≈ 36.1–37.2 °C; fever ≥ 38.0 °C / 100.4 °F). Readings vary with the thermometer and time of day — this is general information, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is 38 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?
38°C equals 100.4°F.
Is 38°C a fever?
Yes — 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) and above is commonly counted as a fever.