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Rankine to Celsius Converter

Enter a value to instantly convert between temperature units.

Precision4 dp

1 Rankine = -272.5944 Celsius

Key Formulas

Celsius → Fahrenheit

°F = f(°C)

Fahrenheit → Celsius

°C = f(°F)

Celsius → Kelvin

K = f(°C)

Kelvin → Celsius

°C = f(K)

Formula

°C = (°R - 491.67) × 0.555556

Rankine to Celsius requires two steps: first subtract 491.67 to get the temperature above absolute zero in Fahrenheit degrees, then convert to Celsius using the 5/9 factor. This appears in US thermodynamics converted to SI.

Source: NIST SP 811

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

491.67°R equals 0°C — freezing point.

491.67 °R = 0 °C

671.67°R equals 100°C — boiling point.

671.67 °R = 100 °C

0°R equals -273.15°C — absolute zero.

0 °R = -273.15 °C

536.67°R equals 25°C — room temperature.

536.67 °R = 25 °C