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Kelvin to Rankine

Convert kelvin (k) to rankine (r) with a live calculator, reference table and formula.

Category
temperature
From
k
To
r
Factor
1.8
// INPUT01

Kelvin

// OUTPUT02
1.8

Rankine

Factor1.8
Inverse0.555555556
Formular = ƒ(k)
Updated2026-05-25

TRY AMOUNTS

k → r
k → r2 k5 k10 k25 k50 k100 k500 k1000 k

Kelvin to Rankine Conversion Table

Common kelvin to rankine values for quick reference.

KelvinRankine
11.8
23.6
59
1018
2545
5090
100180
250450
500900
10001,800

When you'd actually use this

Where you'd actually use kelvin → rankine in everyday Australian life.

  • Cooking from overseas recipes

    American and British cookbooks rarely use the same temperature units as Australian ones.

  • Online shopping

    Product specs from US stores often list temperature in imperial units.

  • Travel and fitness apps

    Apps that default to a different region may show temperature you need to translate.

Conversion Formula

Convert Kelvin to Rankine using the appropriate temperature formula.

Formula

Convert k to r

Inverse (converting back)

Convert r to k

How to Convert Kelvin to Rankine

Convert kelvin to rankine in three steps. The relationship is a single scale shift, so once you know the factor you can do it in your head for round numbers.

  1. Start with your value

    Take the number of kelvin you want to convert.

  2. Apply the formula

    Use the Kelvin → Rankine formula shown above to shift the value.

  3. Read your answer

    The result is the equivalent in rankine.

Worked example

10 kelvin = 18 rankine

Plugging 10 Kelvin into the formula gives 18 Rankine.

What is a Kelvin?

Kelvin is the SI base unit of temperature, an absolute scale starting at absolute zero (0 K = −273.15 °C) with no degrees symbol.

Origin

Proposed by William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) in 1848; redefined in 2019 using the Boltzmann constant.

Notable uses

  • Scientific measurement
  • Lighting colour temperature
  • Astronomy

What is a Rankine?

Degrees Rankine is an absolute scale using Fahrenheit-sized degrees, with 0 °R at absolute zero (−459.67 °F).

Origin

Proposed by Scottish engineer William Rankine in 1859.

Notable uses

  • US engineering thermodynamics
  • Aerospace calculations

Frequently Asked Questions