| degrees Rankine (R) | degrees Fahrenheit (F) |
|---|---|
| 0 | -459.67 |
| 1 | -458.67 |
| 2 | -457.67 |
| 3 | -456.67 |
| 4 | -455.67 |
| 5 | -454.67 |
| 6 | -453.67 |
| 7 | -452.67 |
| 8 | -451.67 |
| 9 | -450.67 |
| 10 | -449.67 |
| 20 | -439.67 |
| 30 | -429.67 |
| 40 | -419.67 |
| 50 | -409.67 |
| 60 | -399.67 |
| 70 | -389.67 |
| 80 | -379.67 |
| 90 | -369.67 |
| 100 | -359.67 |
| 1000 | 540.33 |
The Rankine (°R) scale is an absolute temperature scale that starts at absolute zero, similar to the Kelvin (K) scale, but it uses degrees Fahrenheit-sized increments. Here's the formula to convert Rankine to Fahrenheit:
So to convert 1 °R to °F:
Freezing Point of Water: The freezing point of water is 32 °F or 491.67 °R.
Boiling Point of Water: The boiling point of water is 212 °F or 671.67 °R.
Room Temperature: Typical room temperature, say 70 °F, would be 529.67 °R.
Absolute Zero: Absolute zero, the theoretical lowest possible temperature, is 0 °R or -459.67 °F.
In summary, converting from Rankine to Fahrenheit is straightforward using the formula provided. Rankine is especially useful in contexts where absolute temperature measurements are needed, and the practical examples like the freezing and boiling points of water provide a tangible way to understand the scale.
See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the degrees Fahrenheit to other unit conversions.
Degrees Rankine (°R or °Ra) is a temperature scale that was proposed by William John Macquorn Rankine in 1859. It's primarily used in thermodynamics and engineering to measure temperatures.
On the Rankine scale, water freezes at 491.67 °R (0 °C is equivalent to 491.67 °R), and water boils at 671.69 °R (100 °C).
The Rankine scale has its own reference points for absolute zero, which is defined as 0 °R.
Here's a rough conversion from Celsius to Rankine:
°C × (9/5) = °R
To give you an idea of how this scale works, here are some common temperatures in both Celsius and Rankine:
While the Rankine scale is not commonly used in everyday applications, it's still employed in various fields like thermodynamics and power engineering.
Keep in mind that most everyday temperature scales, such as Fahrenheit or Celsius, are more practical for general use, whereas the Rankine scale is often used in specific contexts where absolute temperatures are required.
Degree Fahrenheit is the unit of measurement for template used by SI units. It's symbol is .
To convert some x amount of Fahrenheit
where x is number of degree Fahrenheit
where x is number of degree Fahrenheit
Wikipedia page for fahrenheit and a Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin temperature conversion table.
| Convert 1 R to other units | Result |
|---|---|
| degrees Rankine to degrees Celsius (R to C) | -272.59444444444 |
| degrees Rankine to Kelvins (R to K) | 0.5555555555555 |
| degrees Rankine to degrees Fahrenheit (R to F) | -458.67 |