Degrees Fahrenheit to kelvin converter
Kelvin (K)
1 degree Fahrenheit = 255.9277778 kelvin
How to convert degrees Fahrenheit to kelvin
K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9
Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in degrees Fahrenheit, add 459.67, then multiply by 5/9 to get kelvin.
Worked examples
- Convert 0 degrees Fahrenheit: apply the formula above with °F = 0, giving 255.3722222 kelvin.
- Convert 37 degrees Fahrenheit: apply the formula above with °F = 37, giving 275.9277778 kelvin.
- Convert 100 degrees Fahrenheit: apply the formula above with °F = 100, giving 310.9277778 kelvin.
Quick-reference table
| °F | K |
|---|---|
| -40 | 233.15 |
| -20 | 244.2611111 |
| -10 | 249.8166667 |
| 0 | 255.3722222 |
| 10 | 260.9277778 |
| 20 | 266.4833333 |
| 25 | 269.2611111 |
| 30 | 272.0388889 |
| 37 | 275.9277778 |
| 50 | 283.15 |
| 100 | 310.9277778 |
| 200 | 366.4833333 |
| K | °F |
|---|---|
| -40 | -531.67 |
| -20 | -495.67 |
| -10 | -477.67 |
| 0 | -459.67 |
| 10 | -441.67 |
| 20 | -423.67 |
| 25 | -414.67 |
| 30 | -405.67 |
| 37 | -393.07 |
| 50 | -369.67 |
| 100 | -279.67 |
| 200 | -99.67 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kelvin are in 1 degree Fahrenheit?
1 degree Fahrenheit equals 255.9277778 kelvin.
What is the formula to convert degrees Fahrenheit to kelvin?
Use K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9. Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in degrees Fahrenheit, add 459.67, then multiply by 5/9 to get kelvin.
What is 100 degrees Fahrenheit in kelvin?
100 degrees Fahrenheit is 310.9277778 kelvin.