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Fahrenheit to Rankine Converter

Enter a value to instantly convert between temperature units.

Precision4 dp

1 Fahrenheit = 460.67 Rankine

Key Formulas

Celsius → Fahrenheit

°F = f(°C)

Fahrenheit → Celsius

°C = f(°F)

Celsius → Kelvin

K = f(°C)

Kelvin → Celsius

°C = f(K)

Formula

°R = °F + 459.67

Rankine is the absolute temperature scale used in US engineering thermodynamics. Adding 459.67 converts Fahrenheit to Rankine — this is the offset from absolute zero. Rankine uses the same degree size as Fahrenheit, just from absolute zero.

Source: NIST SP 811

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

Freezing point (32°F) is 491.67°R — water freezes at this absolute temperature.

32 °F = 491.67 °R

Boiling point (212°F) is 671.67°R — water boils at this absolute temperature.

212 °F = 671.67 °R

0°F equals 459.67°R — above absolute zero by 459.67 degrees.

0 °F = 459.67 °R

100°F equals 559.67°R — hot summer day in absolute terms.

100 °F = 559.67 °R