The formula to convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit is:

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

Substituting °C = 1600 into the formula, we get:

°F = (1600 × 9/5) + 32

°F = (2880 + 32)

°F = 2912

Therefore, 1600 degrees Celsius is equal to 2912 degrees Fahrenheit.