Rankine to Fahrenheit Converter

- February 09, 2025

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Temperature in Rankine (°R) Enter any temperature value in Rankine (must be 0 or greater)

Quick Reference:

Absolute zero is 0°R (-459.67°F)
Water freezes at 491.67°R (32°F)
Room temperature is about 527.67-536.67°R (68-77°F)
Body temperature is 558.27°R (98.6°F)
Water boils at 671.67°R (212°F)

Understanding the Rankine Scale

The Rankine scale (°R) is an absolute temperature scale named after the Scottish engineer William John Macquorn Rankine. It is primarily used in the United States, especially in engineering fields related to thermodynamics. The scale starts at absolute zero (0°R), which is equivalent to -459.67°F.

Conversion Formula

$$ °F = °R - 459.67 $$

How to Use the Rankine to Fahrenheit Converter

Follow these steps:

Enter the Rankine temperature in the provided field.
Click "Convert" to calculate the equivalent Fahrenheit temperature.
View the result displayed in Fahrenheit.
Use the "Reset" button to clear input and start over.

Example Calculations

0°R → -459.67°F (Absolute zero)
491.67°R → 32°F (Freezing point of water)
527.67°R → 68°F (Room temperature)
671.67°R → 212°F (Boiling point of water)

Applications of Rankine to Fahrenheit Conversion

This conversion is used in various fields such as thermodynamics, aerospace engineering, and power plants.

Quick Reference Table

Rankine (°R)	Fahrenheit (°F)
0°R	-459.67°F
100°R	-359.67°F
200°R	-259.67°F
300°R	-159.67°F
400°R	-59.67°F
491.67°R	32°F
527.67°R	68°F
558.27°R	98.6°F
671.67°R	212°F

Summary

The Rankine to Fahrenheit Converter is a useful tool for professionals and students working with absolute temperature measurements. By using the simple formula, accurate conversions can be made quickly and efficiently.