EngiRef / Temperature conversion
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.
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
| Degrees Rankine (°R) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 1 °R | 0.555555556 K |
| 2 °R | 1.11111111 K |
| 5 °R | 2.77777778 K |
| 10 °R | 5.55555556 K |
| 20 °R | 11.1111111 K |
| 50 °R | 27.7777778 K |
| 100 °R | 55.5555556 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.