Convert Degree Rankine [°R] to Kelvin [K] | Temperature Conversion

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degree Rankine [°R]

kelvin [K]

Definition:

The kelvin is the SI unit of temperature. It is defined as the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.

History/Origin:

The kelvin was first proposed in 1848 by William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) as a scale of temperature based on the thermodynamic properties of gases.

Current use:

The kelvin is widely used in science and engineering for measuring temperature. It is the primary unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI).



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