Rankine Temperature Converter
Convert Rankine to Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin
Fahrenheit (°F)
32.00
Celsius (°C)
0.00
Kelvin (K)
273.15
Understanding the Rankine Scale
The Rankine scale (°R) is an absolute temperature scale named after Scottish engineer William John Macquorn Rankine. Like the Kelvin scale, it starts at absolute zero, but uses Fahrenheit-sized degrees instead of Celsius-sized degrees.
Key Reference Points
Absolute Zero: 0°R (−459.67°F)
Freezing Point of Water: 491.67°R (32°F)
Room Temperature: ~530°R (~70°F)
Boiling Point of Water: 671.67°R (212°F)
Common Applications
The Rankine scale is primarily used in engineering systems, particularly in the aerospace industry in the United States. It's valuable when working with thermodynamic calculations and steam tables where absolute temperature measurements are required.