Temperature Converter

What is Temperature Conversion?

Temperature conversion is the process of changing a temperature value from one scale to another. The most common temperature scales are Fahrenheit (°F), Celsius (°C), Kelvin (K), and Rankine (°R). Each scale has its own reference points and units, making conversion necessary for scientific, engineering, and everyday applications.

Temperature Conversion Formulas

The formulas for converting between different temperature scales are:

• Fahrenheit to Celsius: \(C = (F - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}\)
• Celsius to Fahrenheit: \(F = C \times \frac{9}{5} + 32\)
• Celsius to Kelvin: \(K = C + 273.15\)
• Kelvin to Celsius: \(C = K - 273.15\)
• Rankine to Celsius: \(C = (R - 491.67) \times \frac{5}{9}\)
• Celsius to Rankine: \(R = (C + 273.15) \times \frac{9}{5}\)

Where:

• C = Temperature in Celsius
• F = Temperature in Fahrenheit
• K = Temperature in Kelvin
• R = Temperature in Rankine

Step-by-Step Calculation Example

Let's convert 98.6°F to other temperature scales:

1. Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius: \[C = (F - 32) \times \frac{5}{9} = (98.6 - 32) \times \frac{5}{9} = 37°C\]
2. Convert Celsius to Kelvin: \[K = C + 273.15 = 37 + 273.15 = 310.15 K\]
3. Convert Celsius to Rankine: \[R = (C + 273.15) \times \frac{9}{5} = (37 + 273.15) \times \frac{9}{5} = 558.27°R\]

Visual Representation

This bar represents the temperature on a scale from -100°C to 100°C. The blue portion shows where 37°C (98.6°F) falls on this scale.