Rankine Conversion

Rankine (°R) is a unit of temperature measurement used in engineering and thermodynamics, particularly in the United States. It is named after the Scottish engineer and physicist William Rankine.

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   Rankine (°R) =    Celsius (°C)

What is Rankine ?

Rankine (°R) is a unit of temperature measurement used in engineering and thermodynamics, particularly in the United States. It is named after the Scottish engineer and physicist William Rankine.

To understand Rankine:
- The Rankine scale is similar to the Fahrenheit scale but uses absolute zero as its starting point. Absolute zero, the lowest theoretically possible temperature, is defined as 0 Rankine (0 °R).
- Rankine and Fahrenheit scales have the same degree increments, so a temperature difference of 1 °R is equal to a temperature difference of 1 °F.

In everyday terms, Rankine is primarily used in engineering fields where the Fahrenheit scale is used, such as in aerospace, refrigeration, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). It provides a way to measure and calculate temperature differences and energy transfers in these applications.

To convert temperatures between Rankine and Fahrenheit:
- To convert from Rankine to Fahrenheit: °F = °R - 459.67
- To convert from Fahrenheit to Rankine: °R = °F + 459.67

Understanding Rankine is important for engineers and technicians who work with temperature-sensitive systems and processes, particularly in industries where precise temperature control and measurement are critical. It allows for accurate calculations and ensures consistency in temperature references across different applications in engineering and thermodynamics.


List of Temperature conversion units
Celsius Fahrenheit Kelvin Rankine