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Convert Degrees Rankine to Kelvin (°R to K)

1 °R = 0.555555556 K. Convert degrees Rankine to Kelvin with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

K = °R × 0.555555556

1 °R = 0.555555556 K

Multiply by 0.555555556 K to go from degrees Rankine to Kelvin, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.

°R to K table

Common degrees Rankine values converted to Kelvin
Degrees Rankine (°R)Kelvin (K)
1 °R0.555555556 K
2 °R1.11111111 K
5 °R2.77777778 K
10 °R5.55555556 K
20 °R11.1111111 K
50 °R27.7777778 K
100 °R55.5555556 K

Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the temperature unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many Kelvin are in one Rankine?

One Rankine is 0.555555556 K, so 100 °R is 55.5555556 K.

What is the formula to convert degrees Rankine to Kelvin?

K = °R × 0.555555556. Multiply the value in degrees Rankine by 0.555555556 to get Kelvin.

How do I convert Kelvin back to degrees Rankine?

°R = K × 1.8, so 1 K is 1.8 °R. The K to °R page carries the same table in that direction.