Have you ever wondered how to convert temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin?
These three units are used to measure temperature in different parts of the world, and being able to convert between
them is a useful skill for anyone interested in science, engineering, or just understanding the weather.
Celsius
What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?F = (C x 9/5) + 32
Where ,F is the temperature in Fahrenheit, and C is the temperature in Celsius.
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, the formula is:
C = (F - 32) x 5/9
What is the formula for converting Celsius to Kelvin?
K = C + 273.15
Where K is the temperature in Kelvin, and C is the temperature in Celsius.
This formula shows that the Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, which is the point where all molecular motion stops.
Fahrenheit
Temperature measurement has come a long way since the invention of the Fahrenheit scale in 1724 by a German physicist named Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. Fahrenheit originally defined the scale based on the temperature of a mixture of ice, water, and salt, which he called "zero degrees. " He then set the boiling point of water at 212 degrees, and divided the interval between these two points into 180 equal parts.This resulted in the Fahrenheit scale we know today, where freezing point of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (written as °F).
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius:
C = (F - 32) x 5/9
Where C is the temperature in Celsius, and F is the temperature in Fahrenheit.
To convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin:
K = (F - 32) x 5/9 + 273.15
Where K is the temperature in Kelvin, and F is the temperature in Fahrenheit.
Kelvin
The Kelvin scale, also known as the absolute temperature scale, was developed in the mid-19th century by William Thomson (also known as Lord Kelvin), a Scottish physicist and mathematician. The Kelvin scale is based on the idea of absolute zero, the temperature at which all molecular motion would theoretically stop. Absolute zero is defined as 0 Kelvin (written as K).To convert Kelvin to Celsius, you can use the formula:
C = K - 273.15
Where C is the temperature in Celsius, and K is the temperature in Kelvin.
To convert Kelvin to Fahrenheit:
F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32
The Kelvin scale is commonly used in scientific and engineering fields, especially in thermodynamics and in the study of gases. It is also used in some countries as the primary temperature scale for meteorological and weather forecasting purposes.