Kelvin To Reaumur (K To °Ré) Converter

The Kelvin to Réaumur (K to °Ré) Converter is a simple tool designed to help you easily convert temperatures from Kelvin, the SI base unit of temperature, to Réaumur, an older temperature scale primarily used in some European countries. This tool is useful for students, scientists, or anyone working with different temperature measurement systems.

The Kelvin (K) is an absolute temperature scale where 0 K represents absolute zero, the point at which particles have minimum thermal motion. The Kelvin scale is directly related to Celsius, with the formula: K = °C + 273.15.

The Réaumur (°Ré), also known as the Reaumur scale, was once popular in parts of Europe. It is based on the freezing point of water being 0°Ré and the boiling point at 80°Ré under standard atmospheric pressure. The Réaumur scale is primarily used in some traditional contexts today.

To convert Kelvin to Réaumur, you first convert Kelvin to Celsius using the formula: °C = K – 273.15. Then, convert Celsius to Réaumur with the formula: °Ré = °C × 0.8. Combining these steps, the direct conversion formula from Kelvin to Réaumur is:

°Ré = (K – 273.15) × 0.8

This converter automates these calculations, allowing you to input a temperature in Kelvin and instantly receive the equivalent temperature in Réaumur. It’s a handy tool for quick conversions and understanding temperature differences across different measurement systems.