Formula:
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Calculation:
1. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature: 100.5 - 32 = 68.5
2. Multiply the result by 5/9: 68.5 × 5/9 = 38.06
Therefore, 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit is approximately 38.06 degrees Celsius.