Temperature Converter

How to Calculate Temperature Conversions

Temperature conversion is a fundamental skill in science, engineering, and everyday life. It involves changing the scale or unit of a temperature measurement while maintaining its relative "hotness" or "coldness". This process is crucial when working with different temperature scales or when specific units are required for particular applications.

Temperature Conversion Formulas

Here are the key formulas for converting between common temperature scales:

• Fahrenheit to Celsius: \(C = (F - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}\)
• Celsius to Fahrenheit: \(F = C \times \frac{9}{5} + 32\)
• Celsius to Kelvin: \(K = C + 273.15\)
• Kelvin to Celsius: \(C = K - 273.15\)
• Fahrenheit to Kelvin: \(K = (F + 459.67) \times \frac{5}{9}\)
• Kelvin to Fahrenheit: \(F = K \times \frac{9}{5} - 459.67\)

Where:

• \(C\) is the temperature in Celsius
• \(F\) is the temperature in Fahrenheit
• \(K\) is the temperature in Kelvin

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the initial temperature scale and the desired scale for conversion
2. Select the appropriate conversion formula
3. Substitute the known temperature value into the formula
4. Perform the calculation
5. Round the result to the appropriate number of decimal places

Example Calculation

Let's convert 68°F to Celsius:

1. Identify the conversion: Fahrenheit to Celsius
2. Use the formula: \(C = (F - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}\)
3. Substitute the value: \[C = (68 - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}\]
4. Calculate: \[C = 36 \times \frac{5}{9} = 20°C\]

Therefore, 68°F is equal to 20°C.

Temperature Conversion Visualization

This bar chart visually compares 68°F to its equivalent in Celsius (20°C). The chart illustrates how the same temperature can be represented by different numbers depending on the scale used, with Fahrenheit typically having higher numerical values than Celsius for the same temperature.