Temperature scales have different zero points, so converting needs an offset as well as a scale factor. 25 °C becomes 77 °F. A handy check: −40 is the same in Celsius and Fahrenheit, and body temperature is about 37 °C or 98.6 °F.
About the units
Celsius (°C). Water freezes at 0 °C and boils at 100 °C at sea level. Used in most of the world and in science.
Fahrenheit (°F). Water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F. Weather and cooking in the US.