Rankine to Newton Converter

About Rankine (°R) and Newton (°N) 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. The Newton scale (°N) is a historical temperature scale created by the English scientist Isaac Newton in the early 18th century. In this system, 0°N corresponds to the freezing point of water, and 33°N roughly corresponds to the boiling point of water. Newton developed this scale while studying how liquids expand when heated. Although it is no longer in use today, the Newton scale is of historical significance and is sometimes referenced in studies of early temperature measurement systems.

Rankine to Newton Conversion Formula

To convert between Rankine (°R) and Newton (°N), use the following formulas:

1 Rankine (°R) = -89.95616666666666 Newton (°N)

1 Newton (°N) = 497.12454545454545 Rankine (°R)

Example Conversions: Rankine to Newton