Converting 1 fahrenheit to rankine results in 459.67 rankine.
Since fahrenheit and rankine scales are directly related, 1 degree fahrenheit equals 1 degree rankine, but starting at different zero points. To convert, just add 459.67 to the fahrenheit temperature. Therefore, 1°F equals 459.67°R, because Rankine starts at absolute zero like Kelvin, but uses Fahrenheit units.
Conversion Result
1 fahrenheit is equal to 459.67 rankine.
Conversion Tool
Result in rankine:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert fahrenheit to rankine is simple: R = F + 459.67. It works because rankine measures temperature starting at absolute zero, which is 459.67 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. By adding 459.67, the zero point aligns with absolute zero, converting fahrenheit to rankine scale accurately. For example, if F is 10°F, then R = 10 + 459.67 = 469.67°R.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0°F to rankine:
- F = 0
- R = 0 + 459.67
- Result = 459.67°R
- Convert -20°F to rankine:
- F = -20
- R = -20 + 459.67
- Result = 439.67°R
- Convert 100°F to rankine:
- F = 100
- R = 100 + 459.67
- Result = 559.67°R
- Convert -459.67°F to rankine:
- F = -459.67
- R = -459.67 + 459.67
- Result = 0°R
- Convert 50°F to rankine:
- F = 50
- R = 50 + 459.67
- Result = 509.67°R
Conversion Chart
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | 435.67 |
| -20.0 | 439.67 |
| -10.0 | 449.67 |
| 0.0 | 459.67 |
| 10.0 | 469.67 |
| 20.0 | 479.67 |
| 30.0 | 489.67 |
| 40.0 | 499.67 |
| 50.0 | 509.67 |
| 60.0 | 519.67 |
| 70.0 | 529.67 |
| 80.0 | 539.67 |
| 90.0 | 549.67 |
| 100.0 | 559.67 |
| 110.0 | 569.67 |
| 120.0 | 579.67 |
| 130.0 | 589.67 |
| 140.0 | 599.67 |
| 150.0 | 609.67 |
| 160.0 | 619.67 |
| 170.0 | 629.67 |
| 180.0 | 639.67 |
| 190.0 | 649.67 |
| 200.0 | 659.67 |
| 210.0 | 669.67 |
| 220.0 | 679.67 |
| 230.0 | 689.67 |
| 240.0 | 699.67 |
| 250.0 | 709.67 |
| 260.0 | 719.67 |
Use this chart to quickly find the rankine equivalent for any fahrenheit value within this range. Just look across the row for your fahrenheit temperature and read the corresponding rankine temperature directly.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is 1 degree fahrenheit in rankine?
- How do I convert 1°F to rankine quickly?
- What is the rankine equivalent of 1 fahrenheit?
- Does 1 fahrenheit equal 459.67 rankine?
- How much is 1°F in absolute temperature scale?
- Convert 1°F to rankine in a simple way?
- What is the temperature in rankine when fahrenheit is 1?
Conversion Definitions
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure. It is primarily used in the United States, with its zero point set at a temperature based on human body temperature.
Rankine
Rankine is an absolute temperature scale starting at absolute zero, with degrees same in size as Fahrenheit. Zero Rankine equals absolute zero, making it useful for thermodynamic calculations. To convert Fahrenheit to Rankine, add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature.
Conversion FAQs
Why does adding 459.67 convert fahrenheit to rankine?
Because rankine starts at absolute zero, which is 459.67 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Adding 459.67 aligns the zero points, converting temperatures accurately from Fahrenheit to Rankine. This shift ensures absolute temperature measurement.
Can I convert fahrenheit to rankine without addition?
No, since the scales are offset, adding 459.67 is necessary. Unlike Celsius and Kelvin, which are scaled similarly but offset, Fahrenheit and Rankine differ by a fixed value, so addition is the only method for conversion.
Is 0°F equal to 459.67°R?
No, 0°F is 459.67°R, because converting involves adding 459.67. Zero Fahrenheit is just 459.67 rankine, which is a way to express the same absolute temperature point on the Rankine scale.
What is the absolute zero in fahrenheit and rankine?
Absolute zero is -459.67°F and 0°R. These temperatures represent the lowest limit, where particles have minimal thermal motion. The conversion between these scales involves shifting by 459.67 degrees.
How does converting fahrenheit to rankine help in thermodynamics?
Since rankine measures absolute temperature, converting fahrenheit to rankine allows scientists to perform calculations involving energy transfer, thermodynamic efficiency, and other physical properties that depend on absolute temperature scales.