Formula
K to °R conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
°R = K x 1.8
Worked example
10 K = 18 °R.
The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.
Temperature conversion
Convert Kelvin to Rankine
1 kelvin (K) equals 1.8 rankine (°R). Enter any value below to convert from K to °R.
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1 K = 1.8 °R
All Temperature units
From 1 K| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Celsius °C | -272.15 |
| Fahrenheit °F | -457.87 |
| Kelvin K | 1 |
| Rankine °R | 1.8 |
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Kelvin to Rankine table
| Kelvin (K) | Rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| -40 | -72 |
| -20 | -36 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 37 | 66.6 |
| 50 | 90 |
| 100 | 180 |
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About the kelvin
The SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature.
Symbol: K
To unit
About the rankine
An absolute thermodynamic scale using Fahrenheit-sized degrees.
Symbol: °R
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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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K to °R FAQ
How do you convert kelvin to rankine?
Use the formula °R = K x 1.8. 1 kelvin (K) equals 1.8 rankine (°R).
Is the K to °R conversion exact?
The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.