Degrees Rankine to kelvin converter
Kelvin (K)
1 degree Rankine = 0.5555555556 kelvin
How to convert degrees Rankine to kelvin
K = °R × 5/9
Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in degrees Rankine, multiply by 5/9 to get kelvin.
Worked examples
- Convert 0 degrees Rankine: apply the formula above with °R = 0, giving 0 kelvin.
- Convert 37 degrees Rankine: apply the formula above with °R = 37, giving 20.55555556 kelvin.
- Convert 100 degrees Rankine: apply the formula above with °R = 100, giving 55.55555556 kelvin.
Quick-reference table
| °R | K |
|---|---|
| -40 | -22.22222222 |
| -20 | -11.11111111 |
| -10 | -5.555555556 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 5.555555556 |
| 20 | 11.11111111 |
| 25 | 13.88888889 |
| 30 | 16.66666667 |
| 37 | 20.55555556 |
| 50 | 27.77777778 |
| 100 | 55.55555556 |
| 200 | 111.1111111 |
| K | °R |
|---|---|
| -40 | -72 |
| -20 | -36 |
| -10 | -18 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 30 | 54 |
| 37 | 66.6 |
| 50 | 90 |
| 100 | 180 |
| 200 | 360 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kelvin are in 1 degree Rankine?
1 degree Rankine equals 0.5555555556 kelvin.
What is the formula to convert degrees Rankine to kelvin?
Use K = °R × 5/9. Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in degrees Rankine, multiply by 5/9 to get kelvin.
What is 100 degrees Rankine in kelvin?
100 degrees Rankine is 55.55555556 kelvin.