Temperature
Kelvin to Rankine
Rankine is the absolute scale with Fahrenheit-sized degrees, so the kelvin value is scaled by the ratio of the two degree sizes.
The Formula
R = K x 1.8
Rankine is the absolute scale with Fahrenheit-sized degrees, so the kelvin value is scaled by the ratio of the two degree sizes.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | Reading in kelvin | kelvin | 298.15 K corresponds to 536.67 R. |
| R | Reading in degrees Rankine | degrees Rankine | Also absolute, so it too is never negative. |
| 1.8 | Ratio of the Fahrenheit degree to the kelvin | dimensionless | One Fahrenheit degree is 1.8 kelvins, the reciprocal of 5/9. |
What Each Symbol Means
Kkelvin
Reading in kelvin
298.15 K corresponds to 536.67 R.
Rdegrees Rankine
Reading in degrees Rankine
Also absolute, so it too is never negative.
1.8dimensionless
Ratio of the Fahrenheit degree to the kelvin
One Fahrenheit degree is 1.8 kelvins, the reciprocal of 5/9.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert celsius to kelvin page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Celsius To Kelvin, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.