Convert Rankine to Fahrenheit
Please provide values below to convert Rankine [°R] to Fahrenheit [°F], or Convert Fahrenheit to Rankine.
How to Convert Rankine to Fahrenheit
The conversion between Rankine and Fahrenheit is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from Rankine to the base unit, the formula is: y = Rankine * (5/9)
To convert from the base unit to Fahrenheit, the formula is: y = (base_unit_value - 273.15) * (9/5) + 32
Rankine to Fahrenheit Conversion Table
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Rankine
Rankine (°R) is an absolute temperature scale used primarily in engineering, where 0°R represents absolute zero and each degree Rankine is equivalent to one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Rankine scale was introduced by William John Macquorn Rankine in 1859 as an absolute temperature scale based on the Fahrenheit degree, primarily used in the United States for thermodynamic calculations.
Current Use
Today, the Rankine scale is mainly used in certain engineering fields within the United States, especially in thermodynamics and heat transfer calculations, but it is largely replaced by the Kelvin scale in scientific contexts.
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (°F) is a temperature scale primarily used in the United States, where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F under standard atmospheric conditions.
History/Origin
Developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, the Fahrenheit scale was one of the first standardized temperature scales and was widely adopted in the United States and some Caribbean nations. It was based on fixed points such as the freezing point of a saltwater solution and human body temperature.
Current Use
Today, the Fahrenheit scale is mainly used in the United States for everyday temperature measurements, including weather forecasts, cooking, and other domestic applications. Most of the world uses the Celsius scale, but Fahrenheit remains prevalent in specific regions and contexts.