Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin
1 °F = 255.93 K
Conversion Table
| fahrenheit (°F) | kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 255.65 |
| 1 | 255.93 |
| 2 | 256.48 |
| 5 | 258.15 |
| 10 | 260.93 |
| 25 | 269.26 |
| 50 | 283.15 |
| 100 | 310.93 |
| 250 | 394.26 |
| 500 | 533.15 |
| 1000 | 810.93 |
How to Convert fahrenheit to kelvin
Temperature conversions use specific formulas rather than simple multiplication. Use the converter above to get instant results.
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About fahrenheit and kelvin
The Conversion Formula
Temperature conversions between fahrenheit and kelvin use specific formulas rather than a simple multiplication factor, because temperature scales have different zero points. Use the converter above or the reference table for quick lookups. For example, converting 25 °F gives 269.26 K, and converting 100 °F gives 310.93 K.
About fahrenheit
The Fahrenheit scale was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724. He was the first to use mercury in thermometers, making them much more accurate. He defined 0°F as the temperature of a specific ice-salt brine mixture, and roughly 96°F as the human body temperature. While replaced by Celsius in most countries during the 20th century, Fahrenheit remains the official scale of the United States, valued by some for its more granular degrees for weather. fahrenheit are commonly used in Weather forecasting (US), Oven temperatures (US), Home thermostats (US), and Pool and spa settings, Old medical texts.
Room temperature is roughly 70°F.
About kelvin
The Kelvin scale is the base unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI). Proposed by Lord Kelvin in 1848, it is an 'absolute' scale, meaning it has no negative numbers. It starts at absolute zero (0 K), the theoretical point where all thermal motion stops. It uses the same degree size as Celsius, so a change of 1 K is the same as a change of 1°C. 0°C is equal to 273.15 K. kelvin are commonly used in Physics and chemistry, Astronomy (star temperatures), Color temperature (light bulbs), and Cryogenics, Superconductivity research.
Daylight is often described as 5500 K color temperature.
When Would You Convert fahrenheit to kelvin?
Converting between fahrenheit and kelvin is one of the most common temperature conversions. This conversion frequently comes up when traveling between countries that use different temperature scales, following recipes from international sources, or interpreting weather forecasts and scientific data across different conventions.