Convert Kelvin to Rankine
1 K = 1.8 °R
Conversion Table
| kelvin (K) | rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.9 |
| 1 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 3.6 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 50 | 90 |
| 100 | 180 |
| 250 | 450 |
| 500 | 900 |
| 1000 | 1800 |
How to Convert kelvin to rankine
Temperature conversions use specific formulas rather than simple multiplication. Use the converter above to get instant results.
About kelvin and rankine
The Conversion Formula
Temperature conversions between kelvin 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 K gives 45 °R, and converting 100 K gives 180 °R.
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.
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 kelvin to rankine?
Converting between kelvin 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.