Convert Kelvin to Fahrenheit
Accurate tool to convert between K and °F
Temperature
Kelvin
Kelvin is the base unit of temperature in the International System, where 0 K is absolute zero.
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.
Formula
Subtract 273.15, multiply by 9/5 and add 32.
Kelvin (k)
Description
Kelvin is the base unit of temperature in the International System, where 0 K is absolute zero.
History
Named after Lord Kelvin, who proposed an absolute temperature scale in 1848.
Symbol Origin
Symbol 'K', named after William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin.
Usage Context
Used in physics, chemistry, and astronomy for absolute temperature.
Main Usage
Did you know?
There are no negative numbers in the Kelvin scale.
Fahrenheit (f)
Description
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.
History
Proposed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724. He used a brine solution to define zero.
Symbol Origin
Named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
Usage Context
Used for weather and cooking in the United States.
Main Usage
Did you know?
Fahrenheit chose 96 degrees as the human body temperature to make his scale easier to mark on instruments.
Quick Conversion Table
| Kelvin (k) | Fahrenheit (f) |
|---|---|
| 1 | -457.87 |
| 2 | -456.07 |
| 5 | -450.67 |
| 10 | -441.67 |
| 25 | -414.67 |
| 50 | -369.67 |
| 100 | -279.67 |
| 500 | 440.33 |
| 1000 | 1340.33 |
| 2500 | 4040.33 |
| 5000 | 8540.33 |
| 10000 | 17540.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert Kelvin to Fahrenheit?
Subtract 273.15, multiply by 9/5 and add 32.
How many Fahrenheit in 1 Kelvin?
1 Kelvin is equal to -457.87 Fahrenheit.
What is a Kelvin?
Kelvin is the base unit of temperature in the International System, where 0 K is absolute zero.
What is a Fahrenheit?
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is the freezing point of water and 212°F is the boiling point.