The temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit converts to 495.67 degrees Rankine. This conversion is straightforward because Rankine is an absolute temperature scale based on Fahrenheit degrees, starting at absolute zero.
Fahrenheit and Rankine are temperature scales where Fahrenheit measures from 0 to 212 for water boiling and freezing points, while Rankine is an absolute scale starting at absolute zero, with each degree Rankine equal to one Fahrenheit degree. To convert Fahrenheit to Rankine, you simply add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature since Rankine begins at absolute zero, which is -459.67°F.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to change Fahrenheit to Rankine is simple: R = F + 459.67. This works because Rankine scale starts at absolute zero, which is -459.67°F. By adding 459.67, we shift the Fahrenheit temperature to the absolute scale. For example, 35°F plus 459.67 equals 495.67 Rankine.
Conversion Example
- Convert 20°F to Rankine:
- Start with 20°F
- Add 459.67 (since Rankine starts at absolute zero)
- 20 + 459.67 = 479.67 Rankine
- Convert -10°F to Rankine:
- -10 + 459.67 = 449.67 Rankine
- Convert 100°F to Rankine:
- 100 + 459.67 = 559.67 Rankine
- Convert 0°F to Rankine:
- 0 + 459.67 = 459.67 Rankine
- Convert 50°F to Rankine:
- 50 + 459.67 = 509.67 Rankine
Conversion Chart
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 469.67 |
| 20 | 479.67 |
| 30 | 489.67 |
| 40 | 499.67 |
| 50 | 509.67 |
| 60 | 519.67 |
This chart shows Fahrenheit values and their corresponding Rankine temperatures. To use, find your Fahrenheit value in the first column and read across to see the Rankine equivalent. This helps quick reference for conversions without calculator use.
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Conversion Definitions
Fahrenheit is a temperature measurement scale where 32°F is freezing point of water, and 212°F is boiling point at standard pressure, based on a scale developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. It is used mainly in the United States for everyday temperature readings.
Rankine is an absolute temperature scale like Kelvin but based on Fahrenheit degrees. Starting at absolute zero (-459.67°F), each Rankine degree equals one Fahrenheit degree, used primarily in thermodynamics to measure absolute temperatures in the Imperial system.
Conversion FAQs
Can I use the same formula for converting Fahrenheit to Rankine regardless of the temperature?
Yes, the formula R = F + 459.67 applies universally for converting any Fahrenheit temperature to Rankine. Since the relationship is linear, no adjustments are needed for different values.
Why is 459.67 added to Fahrenheit to get Rankine?
Because Rankine starts at absolute zero, which corresponds to -459.67°F. Adding 459.67 shifts the scale from Fahrenheit’s relative measurement to an absolute temperature scale, aligning it with thermodynamic principles.
Is Rankine used in scientific research or engineering?
While Kelvin is more common internationally, Rankine is used in some engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for calculations involving thermodynamic processes where Fahrenheit-based measurements are used.
What is the significance of converting Fahrenheit to Rankine in thermal calculations?
Converting to Rankine allows scientists and engineers to work with absolute temperatures, which are necessary for accurate thermodynamic equations, such as calculating entropy, enthalpy, or energy transfer.