Kelvin to Fahrenheit

    Convert Kelvin to Fahrenheit for science, engineering, and US temperature references with the absolute-zero offset built in.

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    To
    1 K in other units
    °C
    -272.15
    °R (Rankine)
    1.8

    How to convert K to °F

    To convert a value from kelvins (K) to degree Fahrenheits (°F), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.

    x is the source value in K; y is the result in °F.

    Conversion factor
    Direct factor: -457.87 °F for 1 K. Reverse factor: 255.927778 K for 1 °F.

    Popular conversions

    Quick answers for common K to °F values are available from the related conversion pages.

    Use the related tools section for fixed-value conversions and the reverse direction.

    Common conversion table

    Quick reference table for common K to °F values:

    K°F
    1-457.87
    5-450.67
    10-441.67
    50-369.67
    100-279.67
    1,0001,340.33

    About kelvins

    Kelvin (K) — Kelvin is the SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature. It is an absolute scale where 0 K is absolute zero, equal to -273.15 °C.

    Common uses: Kelvin is used in science, physics, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, thermodynamics, and lighting color temperature.

    About degree Fahrenheits

    Degree Fahrenheit (°F) — The Fahrenheit scale places water freezing at 32 °F and boiling at 212 °F at standard pressure.

    Common uses: Fahrenheit is common in the United States for weather forecasts, ovens, cooking, body temperature, and home thermostats.

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