About Temperature Conversion

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance. Different temperature scales are used around the world, with Celsius and Fahrenheit being the most common.

Common Temperature Conversions

• 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

Key Temperature Reference Points

• Absolute Zero: -273.15°C, -459.67°F, 0K
• Freezing Point of Water: 0°C, 32°F, 273.15K
• Boiling Point of Water: 100°C, 212°F, 373.15K
• Room Temperature: 20-25°C, 68-77°F, 293-298K
• Human Body Temperature: 37°C, 98.6°F, 310K

When to Use Different Temperature Scales

• Celsius (°C): Used worldwide, standard in most countries
• Fahrenheit (°F): Primarily used in the United States
• Kelvin (K): Used in scientific research and calculations
• Rankine (°R): Used in some engineering applications

Tips for Temperature Conversion

1. For Weather: Use Celsius internationally, Fahrenheit in the US
2. For Cooking: Use Celsius for most recipes, Fahrenheit for US recipes
3. For Science: Use Kelvin for absolute temperature measurements
4. For Engineering: Use the scale specified in your project requirements

Common Temperature Ranges

• Freezing: Below 0°C (32°F)
• Cold: 0-10°C (32-50°F)
• Cool: 10-20°C (50-68°F)
• Room Temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• Warm: 25-30°C (77-86°F)
• Hot: Above 30°C (86°F)

Applications

• Weather Forecasting: Daily temperature reporting and climate data
• Cooking: Oven temperatures and food safety guidelines
• Science: Chemical reactions and physical property measurements
• Medicine: Body temperature monitoring and medical procedures
• Industrial Processes: Manufacturing temperature control and quality assurance