Temperature Scales and Interconversions
Kelvin ( K ) - The “absolute temperature scale” begins at absolute zero and only has positive values.
Celsius ( oC ) - The temperature scale used by science, formally called centigrade and most commonly used scale around the world. Water freezes at 0oC and boils at 100oC.
Fahrenheit ( oF ) - Commonly used scale in the US for weather reports. Water freezes at 32oF and boils at 212oF.
T (in K) = T (in oC) + 273.15
T (in oC) = T (in K) - 273.15
T (in oF) = 9/5 T (in oC) + 32
T (in oC) = [ T (in oF) - 32 ] 5/9
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