Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin

Although both kelvin and Fahrneheit are used in measuring temperature, degrees Fahrenheit are used in a more commercial sense while kelvin is more strictly a measurement for scientific purposes. Both these units of temperature were discovered by important figures in the scientific field. Above you will find out Fahrenheit – kelvin converter to use. View our other temperature converters.

How to use the Converter from Fahrenheit to Kelvin?

Enter above the quantity of degrees Fahrenheit you need to convert into kelvin and click “convert” to be given the new tempertaure equivalent by our °F to K converter. To do the opposite conversion, use our tool to convert kelvin to Fahrenheit.

Formula to Convert °F – K

In mathematical terms, the temperature conversion formula for this calculation of Fahrenheit to kelvin is shown below for you to use should you need to. As a few examples, 35°F = 274.82K and 78°F = 298.71K

(°F + 459.67) x (5/9) = [number of] K 

When to use Fahrenheit?

The temperature scale of Fahrenheit is favoured in the United States for measuring temperature, such as on the weather forecast and within buildings, such as offices and rooms. The Fahrenheit scale as we know it today is based on one proposed by German physicist, Daniel Fahrenheit who studied the temperatures of brine and the human body. Try out our °F to K conversion tool.

When to use Kelvin?

The Kelvin scale was born when Glaswegian engineer and physicist, William Thomson, wrote about an absolute thermometric scale. The unit of kelvin is not a type of degree, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit, but instead is a unit of measurement mostly used within the scientific field. Above you will be able to convert °f to k.