Idk, 0 being the melting point and 100 the boiling point of water just seems to make much more sense to me than whatever the hell the Fahrenheit scale is doing

[–] vsh@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Metric boiling system can be simplified to boiled or not boiled. Also the difference between 13°C and 16°C is huge in Fahrenheit while it looks like a mere 3 points, it's actually a difference between cold and comfortable not-so warm.

Fahrenheit is built for humans, not your kettle

[–] vaionko@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 year ago

The freezing poit being 0 is convenient though. I can look at the thernometer, and if there's a negative sign there's probably ice outside

[–] recarsion@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't see how 55 vs 60 Fahrenheit captures the difference better

[–] vsh@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

55-60 vs 12-15

[–] Abnorc@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

This is really not a problem with Celsius. It’s a result of us being used to Fahrenheit. We could probably switch and not have any issues after a month or so if we really wanted to.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

0 and 100 only at sea level.

[–] Eufalconimorph@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

Mostly joking, but Farenheit is % hot outside.

0°F is 0% hot. Jacket, pants, boots, scarf, etc.

30°F is 30% hot. Shorts, but with boots & an unzipped jacket.

60°F is 60% hot. Shorts, short sleeves, & sandals.

80°F is 80% hot. AC recommended.

100°F is 100% hot. AC or you'll melt.

120°F is Phoenix, Arizona, a city which should not exist and a temperature which should not exist.