Rankine to Celsius Converter

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°R
-272.594444444°C

1 °R = -272.594444444 °C

Conversion summary

1 °R = -272.594444444 °C

Formula
Celsius = Rankine × 5/9 − 273.15
Category
Temperature
Units
°R → °C

1 °R in other units

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How do you convert Rankine to Celsius?

To convert Rankine to Celsius, multiply by 5/9 and subtract 273.15. A value of 491.67 °R equals 0 °C.

Conversion formula

Celsius = Rankine × 5/9 − 273.15

Rankine to Celsius conversion table

Rankine (°R)Celsius (°C)
0 °R-273.15 °C
491.67 °R0 °C
528.27 °R20.3333 °C
559.67 °R37.7778 °C
671.67 °R100 °C

What is Rankine?

Rankine is a unit used in temperature conversions and practical measurement work.

Short history of Rankine

Rankine became established as a practical temperature unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.

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What is Celsius?

Celsius is one of the most widely used temperature scales in daily and engineering practice.

Short history of Celsius

The Celsius scale became popular because it provides an intuitive reference tied to water phase-change temperatures.

Open the Celsius unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Rankine in Celsius?

1 R = -272.594444444 C. Enter another value in the converter to calculate its equivalent instantly.

How do you convert Rankine to Celsius?

To convert Rankine to Celsius, multiply by 5/9 and subtract 273.15. A value of 491.67 °R equals 0 °C.

How precise are the results?

Conversion results are calculated to 12 significant figures. Very large or very small values are shown in scientific notation.

Is the Rankine to Celsius converter free?

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1 °R in Celsius?

1 °R = -272.594 °C.

How do you convert Rankine to Celsius?

To convert Rankine to Celsius, multiply by 5/9 and subtract 273.15. A value of 491.67 °R equals 0 °C.

What is 1 °C in Rankine?

1 °C = 493.47 °R.

Sources

The definitions and conversion relationships on this page are aligned with standard metrology and SI reference material.

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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