Convert Reaumur to Triple point of water
Please provide values below to convert Reaumur [°r] to Triple point of water [TPW], or Convert Triple point of water to Reaumur.
Converting Reaumur to Triple point of water is not a simple multiplication — it follows a formula. As a reference, 1 °r equals 273.95 TPW and 10 °r equals 281.15 TPW. Use the calculator above for exact results.
Quick Reference
- 1 °r = 273.95 TPW
- 10 °r = 281.15 TPW
- 100 °r = 353.15 TPW
How to Convert Reaumur to Triple Point Of Water
The conversion between Reaumur and Triple point of water is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from Reaumur to the base unit, the formula is: y = Reaumur * (4/5) + 273.15
Reaumur to Triple Point Of Water Conversion Table
| Reaumur | Triple point of water |
|---|---|
| 1 °r | 273.95 TPW |
| 2 °r | 274.75 TPW |
| 3 °r | 275.55 TPW |
| 5 °r | 277.15 TPW |
| 10 °r | 281.15 TPW |
| 20 °r | 289.15 TPW |
| 50 °r | 313.15 TPW |
| 100 °r | 353.15 TPW |
| 500 °r | 673.15 TPW |
| 1000 °r | 1073.15 TPW |
Reaumur
The Reaumur is a temperature scale where 0°r is the freezing point of water and 80°r is the boiling point under standard conditions.
History/Origin
Developed by René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1730, it was widely used in Europe for scientific and industrial purposes before being largely replaced by Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
Current Use
The Reaumur scale is now rarely used, primarily in some regions of France and historical contexts, with most temperature measurements adopting Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Triple Point Of Water
The triple point of water is the temperature and pressure at which water can coexist in solid, liquid, and gaseous states in thermodynamic equilibrium.
History/Origin
The triple point of water was first precisely defined in the 19th century and has since been used as a fundamental fixed point in temperature measurement, notably in the International Temperature Scale (ITS-90).
Current Use
The triple point of water serves as a standard calibration point for thermometers and is used to define the Kelvin temperature scale, with the unit symbol TPW representing this specific fixed point in temperature measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert Reaumur to Triple point of water?
This conversion uses a formula rather than a fixed factor. For example, 10 °r = 281.15 TPW. Enter any value in the converter above for an instant, accurate result.
What is 100 Reaumur in Triple point of water?
100 °r is equal to 353.15 TPW.