Rankine to Celsius Converter

Convert temperatures between Rankine and Celsius instantly. Enter a value in either field for live two-way conversion.

Temperature Conversion

Result

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Common Reference Values

Description Rankine (R) Celsius (°C)
Absolute zero 0 −273.15
Fahrenheit zero 459.67 −17.7778
Water freezing point 491.67 0
Room temperature (68 °F) 528.67 20
Water boiling point 671.67 100

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Summary

Convert temperatures between Rankine and Celsius instantly. Enter a value in either field for live two-way conversion.

How it works

  1. Enter a Rankine value in the top field — Celsius updates instantly.
  2. Enter a Celsius value in the bottom field — Rankine updates instantly.
  3. The formula Rankine → Celsius is: C = R × 5/9 − 273.15.
  4. The reverse formula Celsius → Rankine is: R = (C + 273.15) × 9/5.
  5. Results are rounded to four decimal places for precision.

Use cases

  • Convert thermodynamic data from US engineering specs to metric.
  • Verify temperature readings when working with Rankine-based equations.
  • Cross-check absolute zero and steam-point reference values.
  • Convert legacy HVAC or aerospace data reported in Rankine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu