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Temperature Conversion
Posted by Professor Cram in Measurements
Introduction to Temperature Conversion
Temperature measures the relative heat stored within an object as compared with its surroundings. There are three main temperature scales:
- Fahrenheit (F)
- Celcius or Centigrade (C)
- Kelvin (K)
Temperature Conversion
Use this Formula Solver to learn how to convert between temperature’s primary units of measurement — degrees Celcius or Centrigrade, Kelvin, and degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature Conversion from Fahrenheit
When converting temperature from Fahrenheit, use these conversion rates:
- C = (5/9)(F-32)
- K = C + 273.15
Thus, convert first to celcius and then to Kelvin.
Temperature Conversion from Celcius
When converting temperature from Celcius, use these conversion rates:
- F = (9/5)C + 32
- K = C + 273.15
Temperature Conversion from Kelvin
When converting temperature from Kelvin, use these conversion rates:
- C = K – 273.15
- F = (9/5)C + 32
Thus, convert first to Celcius and then to Fahrenheit.
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