Fahrenheit to Rankine Converter

Fahrenheit to Rankine Converter

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Formula: °R = °F + 459.67

How to convert Fahrenheit to Rankine

To convert Fahrenheit to Rankine, simply add 459.67. For example, 32°F + 459.67 = 491.67°R. Going the other way, subtract 459.67 from Rankine to get Fahrenheit.

This is one of the simplest temperature conversions because Rankine and Fahrenheit use the same degree size — Rankine just starts at absolute zero instead of an arbitrary point.

0°R = absolute zero = −459.67°F. Rankine is used in some US engineering and thermodynamics applications where an absolute temperature scale with Fahrenheit-sized degrees is needed.

Fahrenheit to Rankine conversion table

Fahrenheit (°F) Rankine (°R) Description
−459.67°F0 °RAbsolute zero
−40°F419.67 °RExtreme cold
0°F459.67 °RVery cold day
32°F491.67 °RFreezing point
72°F531.67 °RRoom temperature
98.6°F558.27 °RBody temperature
212°F671.67 °RBoiling point
1000°F1459.67 °RExtreme heat

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert Fahrenheit to Rankine?
Add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature. °R = °F + 459.67. This is because 0°R = −459.67°F (absolute zero).
What is 32°F in Rankine?
32°F = 491.67°R. This is the freezing point of water. Calculation: 32 + 459.67 = 491.67°R.
What is 212°F in Rankine?
212°F = 671.67°R. This is the boiling point of water. Calculation: 212 + 459.67 = 671.67°R.
What is the difference between Rankine and Fahrenheit?
Rankine and Fahrenheit use the same degree size but different starting points. Fahrenheit starts at an arbitrary point while Rankine starts at absolute zero (−459.67°F).
What is 0°F in Rankine?
0°F = 459.67°R. Calculation: 0 + 459.67 = 459.67°R.