Kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit converter
Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
1 kelvin = -457.87 degrees Fahrenheit
How to convert kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit
°F = K × 9/5 − 459.67
Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in kelvin, multiply by 9/5, then subtract 459.67 to get degrees Fahrenheit.
Worked examples
- Convert 0 kelvin: apply the formula above with K = 0, giving -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Convert 37 kelvin: apply the formula above with K = 37, giving -393.07 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Convert 100 kelvin: apply the formula above with K = 100, giving -279.67 degrees Fahrenheit.
Quick-reference table
| 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 |
| °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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Fahrenheit are in 1 kelvin?
1 kelvin equals -457.87 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the formula to convert kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit?
Use °F = K × 9/5 − 459.67. Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in kelvin, multiply by 9/5, then subtract 459.67 to get degrees Fahrenheit.
What is 100 kelvin in degrees Fahrenheit?
100 kelvin is -279.67 degrees Fahrenheit.