Kelvin To Rankine (K To °R) Converter

The Kelvin to Rankine (K to °R) Converter is a simple and efficient tool designed to help you convert temperature values from Kelvin (K) to Rankine (°R). Both units are used to measure temperature in different systems, with Kelvin being part of the International System of Units (SI) and Rankine used primarily in the United States for thermodynamic temperature measurements.

The Kelvin (K) is defined as the base unit of temperature in the SI system. It is an absolute temperature scale starting at absolute zero, which is the lowest possible temperature where all molecular motion ceases. The Kelvin scale is directly related to Celsius, with 1 Kelvin equal to 1 degree Celsius, but it starts at absolute zero (-273.15°C).

The Rankine (°R) is an absolute temperature scale used mainly in engineering fields in the United States. Like Kelvin, it starts at absolute zero, but its degree size is the same as Fahrenheit. This means that 1 Rankine is equal to 1 degree Fahrenheit, and the scale begins at absolute zero (-459.67°F).

The formula to convert Kelvin to Rankine is straightforward:
°R = K × 1.8
where K is the temperature in Kelvin, and °R is the temperature in Rankine. To convert from Kelvin to Rankine, simply multiply the Kelvin temperature by 1.8.

Using this converter, you can quickly and accurately switch between Kelvin and Rankine units, making it easier to work with different temperature measurement systems in scientific and engineering applications.