Temperature Converter

Enter any temperature value and select your starting scale to instantly convert between Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K), and Rankine (°R).

How to use this calculator

  1. Select your input temperature scale (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, or Rankine).
  2. Enter your numerical temperature value.
  3. Read your instant converted values across all 4 temperature units simultaneously.

Formula & method

Temperature Conversion Equations

Fahrenheit = (°C × 9/5) + 32 · Kelvin = °C + 273.15 · °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 · Rankine = (K) × 1.8

Absolute lower bound is -273.15 °C (0 Kelvin).

Example

25 °C → Fahrenheit: (25 × 1.8) + 32 = 77 °F, Kelvin: 25 + 273.15 = 298.15 K, Rankine: 536.67 °R.

Key insights

How to interpret your result

Relative vs. Absolute Scales

Celsius and Fahrenheit base zero on freezing/weather points, whereas Kelvin starts at physical absolute zero without negative numbers.

Scientific & Engineering Standards

Kelvin is the SI unit used in physics and astronomy; Rankine is the absolute imperial scale used in aerospace thermodynamics.

Common Benchmark Points

Body temperature: 37 °C / 98.6 °F. Room temperature: 20–22 °C / 68–71.6 °F.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature is the same in Celsius and Fahrenheit?
-40 degrees is identical in both scales (-40 °C = -40 °F).
Why doesn't Kelvin use a degree symbol?
Kelvin is an absolute unit of measure on a thermodynamic scale, so it is written simply as K rather than °K.
How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius in my head?
Subtract 30 from Fahrenheit and divide by 2 for a quick approximation (e.g. 70 °F - 30 = 40; ÷ 2 ≈ 20 °C).

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