Convert Kelvin to Rankine
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Converting Kelvin to Rankine
Converting Kelvin to Rankine is important in international scientific and engineering collaborations, allowing translation between the two absolute temperature scales used in SI and US customary systems.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between Kelvin and Rankine is: °R = K × 9/5. To convert a temperature in Kelvin to Rankine, multiply the Kelvin value by 9/5.
Common Conversion Values
| Kelvin | Rankine |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 273.15 | 491.67 |
| 293.15 | 527.67 |
| 310.15 | 558.27 |
| 373.15 | 671.67 |
Unit Definitions
Kelvin
The Kelvin (symbol: K) is the base unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI). It is an absolute temperature scale where zero represents absolute zero, the theoretical point at which all thermal motion ceases.
Rankine
The Rankine scale (symbol: °R) is an absolute temperature scale named after Scottish engineer William John Macquorn Rankine, who proposed it in 1859. The zero point of the Rankine scale is absolute zero, and a one-degree change in Rankine is equal to a one-degree change in Fahrenheit.
Historical Context
Both the Kelvin and Rankine scales are absolute temperature scales developed in the 19th century. The Kelvin scale was proposed by William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) in 1848, while the Rankine scale was proposed by William John Macquorn Rankine in 1859.