Rankine to Fahrenheit Converter

About Rankine (°R) and Fahrenheit (°F) Units

Rankine (°R) is a temperature scale named after the Scottish engineer William Rankine. It is mainly used in engineering and thermodynamics, especially in the United States. The Rankine scale uses absolute zero as its starting point, so 0°R equals absolute zero, and water freezes at 491.67°R. It is commonly used in heat engine calculations, thermodynamic cycles, and aerospace engineering where absolute temperatures are required in Fahrenheit increments. Fahrenheit (°F) is a temperature unit mainly used in the United States for weather forecasts, cooking, refrigerators, and household measurements. In this scale, water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. For example, a typical room temperature is around 68–72°F, and normal body temperature is about 98.6°F. Many people prefer Fahrenheit because it gives more precise temperature steps for daily weather and comfort levels.

Rankine to Fahrenheit Conversion Formula

To convert between Rankine (°R) and Fahrenheit (°F), use the following formulas:

1 Rankine (°R) = -458.67 Fahrenheit (°F)

1 Fahrenheit (°F) = 460.67 Rankine (°R)

Example Conversions: Rankine to Fahrenheit