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 kelvin?

Kelvin is the SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature, with its zero point at absolute zero. It is the standard in scientific and engineering fields where absolute temperature values are required, such as thermodynamics and astrophysics.

Worked examples

1 degree Rankine = 0.55555556 kelvin

1 kelvin = 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.