What is the temperature of a cup of hot coffee?
140°F 140°C
Select the better estimate.
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Temperature can be written with units of degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). Use the list below to compare the two units.
212°F | Water boils | 100°C
98.6°F | Body temperature | 37°C
68°F | Room temperature | 20°C
32°F | Water freezes | 0°C

The better estimate for the temperature of a cup of hot coffee is 140°F.
140°C is too hot.