Temperature conversion

Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin

1 fahrenheit (°F) equals 255.927777777778 kelvin (K). Enter any value below to convert from °F to K.

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1 °F = 255.9277777778 K

All Temperature units

From 1 °F
UnitValue
Celsius °C -17.2222222222
Fahrenheit °F 1
Kelvin K 255.9277777778
Rankine °R 460.67
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Formula

°F to K conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

K = (°F x 0.555555555556) + 255.372222222222

Worked example

10 °F = 260.9277777778 K.

The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.

Quick reference

Fahrenheit to Kelvin table

Fahrenheit (°F)Kelvin (K)
-40233.15
-20244.2611111111
0255.3722222222
10260.9277777778
20266.4833333333
37275.9277777778
50283.15
100310.9277777778

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About the fahrenheit

A scale where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils near 212 degrees at standard pressure.

Symbol: °F

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About the kelvin

The SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature.

Symbol: K

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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: thermodynamic temperature. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

°F to K FAQ

How do you convert fahrenheit to kelvin?

Use the formula K = (°F x 0.555555555556) + 255.372222222222. 1 fahrenheit (°F) equals 255.927777777778 kelvin (K).

Is the °F to K conversion exact?

The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.