Formula
°R to K conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
K = °R x 0.555555555556
Worked example
10 °R = 5.5555555556 K.
The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.
Temperature conversion
Convert Rankine to Kelvin
1 rankine (°R) equals 0.555555555556 kelvin (K). Enter any value below to convert from °R to K.
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1 °R = 0.5555555556 K
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 Kelvin table
| Rankine (°R) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -40 | -22.2222222222 |
| -20 | -11.1111111111 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 5.5555555556 |
| 20 | 11.1111111111 |
| 37 | 20.5555555556 |
| 50 | 27.7777777778 |
| 100 | 55.5555555556 |
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About the rankine
An absolute thermodynamic scale using Fahrenheit-sized degrees.
Symbol: °R
To unit
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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°R to K FAQ
How do you convert rankine to kelvin?
Use the formula K = °R x 0.555555555556. 1 rankine (°R) equals 0.555555555556 kelvin (K).
Is the °R to K conversion exact?
The kelvin-to-Celsius offset and Fahrenheit scale relationship are exact by definition.