Temperature Conversion Explained
Temperature is measured using different scales around the world. Understanding how to convert between these scales is essential for international communication, scientific work, and everyday tasks like cooking or weather forecasting.
The three most common temperature scales are Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), and Kelvin (K).
The Celsius scale is used in most countries around the world. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure.
The Fahrenheit scale is primarily used in the United States. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F at standard atmospheric pressure.
The Kelvin scale is used in scientific contexts. It starts at absolute zero, the theoretical temperature at which all molecular motion stops. Water freezes at 273.15 K and boils at 373.15 K.
Here are the formulas for converting between these scales:
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
- Celsius to Kelvin: K = °C + 273.15
- Kelvin to Celsius: °C = K - 273.15
- Fahrenheit to Kelvin: K = (°F - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15
- Kelvin to Fahrenheit: °F = (K - 273.15) × 9/5 + 32
These conversions are essential for understanding temperature measurements across different systems.
