temperature

Temperature measurements describe how hot or cold an object or space is, expressed in degrees (convertible between the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales). These include precise temperatures as well as temperature ranges and temperature limits.

The scale must accompany the value. A temperature in degrees Celsius and the equivalent value in degrees Fahrenheit describe the same thermal condition with different numbers.

Temperature does not quantify the total heat transferred to a space. That transfer is an energy quantity; the resulting temperature also depends on the materials and amounts being heated.