Formula
°R to °F conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
°F = (°R x 1) - 459.67
Worked example
10 °R = -449.67 °F.
The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.
Temperature conversion
Convert Rankine to Fahrenheit
1 rankine (°R) equals -458.67 fahrenheit (°F). Enter any value below to convert from °R to °F.
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1 °R = -458.67 °F
All Temperature units
From 1 °R| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Celsius °C | -272.5944444444 |
| Fahrenheit °F | -458.67 |
| Kelvin K | 0.5555555556 |
| Rankine °R | 1 |
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Rankine to Fahrenheit table
| Rankine (°R) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|
| -40 | -499.67 |
| -20 | -479.67 |
| 0 | -459.67 |
| 10 | -449.67 |
| 20 | -439.67 |
| 37 | -422.67 |
| 50 | -409.67 |
| 100 | -359.67 |
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About the rankine
An absolute thermodynamic scale using Fahrenheit-sized degrees.
Symbol: °R
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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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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: thermodynamic temperature. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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°R to °F FAQ
How do you convert rankine to fahrenheit?
Use the formula °F = (°R x 1) - 459.67. 1 rankine (°R) equals -458.67 fahrenheit (°F).
Is the °R to °F conversion exact?
The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.