Description
A tool for converting between Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), and Kelvin (K), commonly used in meteorology, engineering, science, and daily life.
This calculator converts temperature values between the three most common scales. Input any one value, and the other two are automatically calculated. Ideal for international data, scientific research, and cross-cultural communication.
Supported Units & Relationships
| Unit |
Full Name |
Description |
Conversion Formula |
| °C |
Degree Celsius |
The most widely used temperature scale, with water freezing at 0°C and boiling at 100°C. |
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| °F |
Degree Fahrenheit |
Used primarily in the United States, with water freezing at 32°F and boiling at 212°F. |
°F = (9/5) × °C + 32 |
| K |
Kelvin |
Absolute temperature scale, where 0 K is absolute zero (-273.15°C), used in physics and chemistry. |
K = °C + 273.15 |
Key Conversion Formulas
°F = (9/5) × °C + 32
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
K = °C + 273.15
°C = K - 273.15
°F = (9/5) × (K - 273.15) + 32
Example Calculations
Example 1:
37°C → °F = (9/5)×37 + 32 = 98.6°F, K = 37 + 273.15 = 310.15 K
Example 2:
98.6°F → °C = (98.6 - 32) × 5/9 = 37°C, K = 37 + 273.15 = 310.15 K
Example 3:
273.15 K → °C = 273.15 - 273.15 = 0°C, °F = (9/5)×0 + 32 = 32°F
Example 4:
-40°C = -40°F (the only temperature where both scales read the same)
Use Cases
- Meteorological data interpretation and international comparison
- Engineering design and material testing
- Chemical reaction temperature control
- Physics experiments and academic research
- Travel and cross-cultural communication (e.g., reading weather in the US)
- Teaching and student learning