Convert Rankine to Kelvin
Degrees Rankine to kelvin. Enter a value to convert, or use the Rankine to Kelvin chart further down the page.
1 degree Rankine equals 0.5555555556 kelvin. Going the other way, 1 kelvin = 1.8 degrees Rankine.
How to convert Rankine to Kelvin
To convert degrees Rankine to kelvin, multiply the degree Rankine value by 0.5555555556. You can also divide by 1.8 to get the same answer.
K = °R × 0.5555555556
Worked example
Convert 500 °R to kelvin:
500 °R = 277.7777778 K
Rankine to Kelvin conversion chart
Use this Rankine to Kelvin table for quick reference without typing anything.
| degrees Rankine (°R) | kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 0 °R | 0 K |
| 100 °R | 55.55555556 K |
| 300 °R | 166.6666667 K |
| 491.67 °R | 273.15 K |
| 500 °R | 277.7777778 K |
| 527.67 °R | 293.15 K |
| 559.67 °R | 310.9277778 K |
| 671.67 °R | 373.15 K |
What is a degree Rankine?
Rankine is an absolute scale that uses Fahrenheit-sized degrees. It starts at absolute zero, so 0 °R equals −459.67 °F.
What is a kelvin?
The kelvin is the SI base unit of temperature. It starts at absolute zero and uses the same degree size as Celsius, so 0 K equals −273.15 °C.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kelvin are in a degree Rankine?
1 Rankine equals 0.5555555556 Kelvin. Going the other way, 1 Kelvin is 1.8 Rankine.
How do you convert Rankine to Kelvin?
To convert degrees Rankine to kelvin, multiply the degree Rankine value by 0.5555555556. You can also divide by 1.8 to get the same answer.
What is 10 Rankine in Kelvin?
10 Rankine equals 5.555555556 Kelvin. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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