What is degree Rankine?

Degree Rankine is an absolute temperature scale based on Fahrenheit-sized degrees, where zero is absolute zero. It is used in engineering thermodynamics in the United States, particularly in aerospace and mechanical engineering calculations.

What is degree Celsius?

Degree Celsius is a temperature unit based on the freezing and boiling points of water at standard atmospheric pressure. It is the most widely used scale for weather forecasting, cooking, and everyday temperature reporting worldwide.

Worked examples

1 degree Rankine = -272.59444444 degree Celsius

1 degree Celsius = 1 kelvin

More Temperature conversions

• Convert degree Rankine to degree Celsius
• Convert degree Rankine to degree Fahrenheit
• Convert degree Rankine to kelvin
• Convert degree Rankine to degree Réaumur

Assumption: formula-based scales using Kelvin as reference.