Convert Réaumur to Kelvin
1 °Re = 274.4 K
Conversion Table
| réaumur (°Re) | kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 273.77 |
| 1 | 274.4 |
| 2 | 275.65 |
| 5 | 279.4 |
| 10 | 285.65 |
| 25 | 304.4 |
| 50 | 335.65 |
| 100 | 398.15 |
| 250 | 585.65 |
| 500 | 898.15 |
| 1000 | 1523.15 |
How to Convert réaumur to kelvin
Temperature conversions use specific formulas rather than simple multiplication. Use the converter above to get instant results.
About réaumur and kelvin
The Conversion Formula
Temperature conversions between réaumur 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 °Re gives 304.4 K, and converting 100 °Re gives 398.15 K.
About réaumur
The Réaumur scale was defined by René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1730. He set the freezing point of water at 0° and the boiling point at 80°. Why 80? He believed alcohol expanded 80 parts per 1000 when heated. This scale was once very popular in Europe, especially in France and Russia (it's mentioned often in Dostoevsky's novels). Today, it is mostly obsolete, though still used in some Italian cheese production. réaumur are commonly used in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese making, Historical literature, 19th-century medical records, and Old candy making recipes.
Water boils at 80°Re.
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 réaumur to kelvin?
Converting between réaumur 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.