How do you convert Rankine to Fahrenheit?
To convert Rankine to Fahrenheit, subtract 459.67. A value of 491.67 °R equals 32 °F.
Fahrenheit = Rankine − 459.67
Rankine to Fahrenheit conversion table
| Rankine (°R) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|
| 0 °R | -459.67 °F |
| 459.67 °R | 1.0658e-14 °F |
| 491.67 °R | 32 °F |
| 528.27 °R | 68.6 °F |
| 671.67 °R | 212 °F |
What is Rankine?
Rankine is a unit used in temperature conversions and practical measurement work.
Short history of Rankine
The Rankine scale was proposed by Scottish engineer William Rankine in 1859. It is an absolute scale with Fahrenheit-sized degrees, so 0 °R is absolute zero; it is still used in some US engineering work.
Open the Rankine unit guideWhat is Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale still widely used in the United States.
Short history of Fahrenheit
It became firmly established in Anglo-American practice and remains common in weather, household and some technical contexts.
Open the Fahrenheit unit guideFrequently asked questions
What is 1 Rankine in Fahrenheit?
1 °R = -458.67 °F.
How do you convert Rankine to Fahrenheit?
To convert Rankine to Fahrenheit, subtract 459.67. A value of 491.67 °R equals 32 °F.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 °R in Fahrenheit?
1 °R = -458.67 °F.
How do you convert Rankine to Fahrenheit?
To convert Rankine to Fahrenheit, subtract 459.67. A value of 491.67 °R equals 32 °F.
What is 1 °F in Rankine?
1 °F = 460.67 °R.