Rankine
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Rankine Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From °RTo KAll conversion
1 °R0.5555555555555556 K
2 °R1.1111111111111112 K
3 °R1.6666666666666667 K
4 °R2.2222222222222223 K
5 °R2.7777777777777777 K
6 °R3.3333333333333335 K
7 °R3.8888888888888893 K
8 °R4.444444444444445 K
9 °R5 K
10 °R5.555555555555555 K
Description

Rankine (°R): The Absolute Fahrenheit Scale

The Rankine scale, symbolized as °R, is an absolute temperature scale used mainly in engineering fields, particularly in the United States. It combines the Fahrenheit degree with the concept of absolute zero, starting at 0°R. The Rankine scale is essential in thermodynamic calculations where temperature differences are measured in Fahrenheit degrees, such as in aerospace and mechanical engineering applications.

Kelvin (K): The Absolute Temperature Scale

The Kelvin (K) is the SI base unit for thermodynamic temperature, named after the British physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Unlike other temperature scales, Kelvin starts at absolute zero, the point where molecular motion ceases. This scale is pivotal in scientific research, especially in physics and chemistry, as it provides an absolute reference point for temperature measurements. The Kelvin scale is widely used in scientific contexts, including thermodynamics, astronomy, and cryogenics.

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Rankine (°R)