How to Add and Set Up the Temperature Converter Widget on Your Form

March 6, 2026

With Jotform’s Temperature Converter widget, you can let users enter a temperature value and instantly convert it between Celsius and Fahrenheit. The widget displays both the original value and the converted result, helping you collect temperature data in a consistent format without manual calculations.

Here are a few ways to use it:

  • Add a temperature converter to your form.
  • Let users switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
  • Collect temperature data in a standardized format.
  • Make temperature input easier for users worldwide.

Whether you’re starting fresh or updating a form, adding and setting up the Temperature Converter widget takes only a few steps. Here’s a quick how-to:

  1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element on the left side of the page.
Form Builder Add Element menu in Jotform
  1. Now, in the Form Elements menu, under the Widgets tab, search for Temperature Converter and click on it. Or, just drag and drop it to where you want it to be on your form.
Form Elements Widgets tab showing Temperature Converter widget selection in Jotform
  1. Next, in the Widget Settings window that opens on the right side of the page, under the General tab, set up the Default Unit:
    • Celcius — Sets Celcius as the default unit.
    • Fahrenheit — Sets Fahrenheit as the default unit.
  2. Once you’re done, click on Update.
Temperature Converter widget settings showing Default Unit options Celsius and Fahrenheit with Update button in Jotform

That’s it. Now you’ve added and set up the Temperature Converter widget on your form.

Temperature Converter widget successfully added and configured on a Jotform form

Wondering how it looks in action? Check out this demo form.

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