Convert Fahrenheit to Rankine

1 °F = 460.67 °R

1 °F = 460.67 °R

fahrenheit (°F) rankine (°R)
0.5 460.17
1 460.67
2 461.67
5 464.67
10 469.67
25 484.67
50 509.67
100 559.67
250 709.67
500 959.67
1000 1459.67

Temperature conversions use specific formulas rather than simple multiplication. Use the converter above to get instant results.

The Conversion Formula

Temperature conversions between fahrenheit and rankine 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 484.67 °R, and converting 100 °F gives 559.67 °R.

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 rankine

The Rankine scale is to Fahrenheit what Kelvin is to Celsius. Proposed by William John Macquorn Rankine in 1859, it is an absolute thermodynamic scale. It starts at absolute zero (0°R), but its degree intervals are equal to Fahrenheit degrees. Water freezes at 491.67°R. It is primarily used in US engineering fields, specifically in thermodynamics and aerospace, where English units are still common. rankine are commonly used in Aerospace engineering (US), Thermodynamics systems, Heat engine calculations, and Gas turbine design.

Absolute zero is 0°R, which is -459.67°F.

When Would You Convert fahrenheit to rankine?

Converting between fahrenheit and rankine 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.