Convert Fahrenheit to Rankine
Please provide values below to convert Fahrenheit [°F] to Rankine [°R], or Convert Rankine to Fahrenheit.
Converting Fahrenheit to Rankine is not a simple multiplication — it follows a formula. As a reference, 1 °F equals 460.67 °R and 10 °F equals 469.67 °R. Use the calculator above for exact results.
Quick Reference
- 1 °F = 460.67 °R
- 10 °F = 469.67 °R
- 100 °F = 559.67 °R
How to Convert Fahrenheit to Rankine
The conversion between Fahrenheit and Rankine is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from Fahrenheit to the base unit, the formula is: y = (Fahrenheit - 32) * (5/9) + 273.15
To convert from the base unit to Rankine, the formula is: y = base_unit_value * (9/5)
Fahrenheit to Rankine Conversion Table
| Fahrenheit | Rankine |
|---|---|
| 1 °F | 460.67 °R |
| 2 °F | 461.67 °R |
| 3 °F | 462.67 °R |
| 5 °F | 464.67 °R |
| 10 °F | 469.67 °R |
| 20 °F | 479.67 °R |
| 50 °F | 509.67 °R |
| 100 °F | 559.67 °R |
| 500 °F | 959.67 °R |
| 1000 °F | 1459.67 °R |
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (°F) is a temperature scale primarily used in the United States, where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F under standard atmospheric conditions.
History/Origin
Developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, the Fahrenheit scale was one of the first standardized temperature scales and was widely adopted in the United States and some Caribbean nations. It was based on fixed points such as the freezing point of a saltwater solution and human body temperature.
Current Use
Today, the Fahrenheit scale is mainly used in the United States for everyday temperature measurements, including weather forecasts, cooking, and other domestic applications. Most of the world uses the Celsius scale, but Fahrenheit remains prevalent in specific regions and contexts.
Rankine
Rankine (°R) is an absolute temperature scale used primarily in engineering, where 0°R represents absolute zero and each degree Rankine is equivalent to one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Rankine scale was introduced by William John Macquorn Rankine in 1859 as an absolute temperature scale based on the Fahrenheit degree, primarily used in the United States for thermodynamic calculations.
Current Use
Today, the Rankine scale is mainly used in certain engineering fields within the United States, especially in thermodynamics and heat transfer calculations, but it is largely replaced by the Kelvin scale in scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert Fahrenheit to Rankine?
This conversion uses a formula rather than a fixed factor. For example, 10 °F = 469.67 °R. Enter any value in the converter above for an instant, accurate result.
What is 100 Fahrenheit in Rankine?
100 °F is equal to 559.67 °R.