degree Rankine °R
Fahrenheit scale starting at absolute zero. Used in US engineering.
Quick convert — degree Rankine to popular units
Live converter, three directions. Type any value to update all three.
degree Rankine
degree Celsius
1 °R = -272.59°C
degree Rankine
degree Fahrenheit
1 °R = -458.67°F
degree Rankine
kelvin
1 °R = 0.56K
Conversion table — degree Rankine to every Temperature unit
All values for 1 °R (forward) and 1 reverse unit → {symbol}.
| To / From | 1 °R = | 1 to-unit = |
|---|---|---|
| degree Celsius (°C) | -272.59444444 °C | 493.47 °R |
| degree Fahrenheit (°F) | -458.67 °F | 460.67 °R |
| kelvin (K) | 0.55555556 K | 1.8 °R |
| degree Réaumur (°Ré) | -218.07555556 °Ré | 493.92 °R |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does °R stand for?
degree Rankine (°R) is a unit of Temperature.
How many °R are in 1 K?
Temperature is an affine scale — the relationship is linear with an offset. See the table below.
Is this the SI base unit?
No. degree Rankine is one of several units in the Temperature category. The SI base is K.
Common conversions from degree Rankine
#1
degree Rankine (°R) → celsius (°C)
Convert degree Rankine (°R) to celsius.
#2degree Rankine (°R) → fahrenheit (°F)
Convert degree Rankine (°R) to fahrenheit.
#3degree Rankine (°R) → kelvin (K)
Convert degree Rankine (°R) to kelvin.
#4degree Rankine (°R) → reaumur (°Ré)
Convert degree Rankine (°R) to reaumur.