The conversion of 16 Fahrenheit to Rankine equals 275.67 Rankine.
Since Rankine is an absolute temperature scale that starts at absolute zero, and Fahrenheit is a relative scale, converting involves adding 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature. For 16°F, the calculation is straightforward: 16 + 459.67 = 275.67 Rankine.
Conversion Result
16 Fahrenheit is equal to 275.67 Rankine.
Conversion Tool
Result in rankine:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Rankine (°R) is simple: add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature. This works because Rankine starts at absolute zero, which equals -459.67°F. By adding 459.67, you shift the Fahrenheit scale to start at absolute zero.
Example math: for 16°F, the calculation is 16 + 459.67 = 475.67 °R. But note that in the previous paragraph, the correct conversion is 16 + 459.67 which equals 475.67 Rankine, not 275.67, so the initial paragraph was a mistake. Correctly, 16°F converts to 475.67 Rankine.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0°F to Rankine:
- 0 + 459.67 = 459.67°R
- Convert -10°F to Rankine:
- -10 + 459.67 = 449.67°R
- Convert 32°F to Rankine:
- 32 + 459.67 = 491.67°R
- Convert 100°F to Rankine:
- 100 + 459.67 = 559.67°R
- Convert 212°F to Rankine:
- 212 + 459.67 = 671.67°R
Conversion Chart
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| -9.0 | 450.67 |
| -8.0 | 451.67 |
| -7.0 | 452.67 |
| -6.0 | 453.67 |
| -5.0 | 454.67 |
| -4.0 | 455.67 |
| -3.0 | 456.67 |
| -2.0 | 457.67 |
| -1.0 | 458.67 |
| 0.0 | 459.67 |
| 10.0 | 469.67 |
| 20.0 | 479.67 |
| 30.0 | 489.67 |
| 40.0 | 499.67 |
| 41.0 | 500.67 |
This chart helps to quickly see the Rankine equivalent for Fahrenheit temperatures in the given range. Use it for faster conversions without calculator.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is 16°F in Rankine, and how is the scale different?
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- Is 16°F close to freezing in Rankine, and what is the conversion?
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- What is the significance of adding 459.67 to Fahrenheit to get Rankine for 16°F?
Conversion Definitions
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is freezing point of water, and 212°F is boiling point at standard pressure, with 180 degrees between. It is mainly used in the United States for everyday temperature measurements.
Rankine
Rankine is an absolute temperature scale based on Fahrenheit degrees, starting at absolute zero (-459.67°F). It measures thermodynamic temperature, used mainly in engineering, especially in the United States, for calculations involving heat and energy.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert 16°F to Rankine without a calculator?
Yes, by adding 459.67 to 16°F, you get 475.67 Rankine. This is a simple addition that doesn’t require complex calculations, making manual conversion straightforward.
Is Rankine used outside the United States?
Rankine is primarily used in the United States, particularly in engineering contexts. Most other countries prefer Kelvin or Celsius scales, but Rankine remains relevant for specific thermodynamic calculations in US-based engineering fields.
What does converting Fahrenheit to Rankine tell me?
It provides an absolute temperature measurement starting from absolute zero, allowing for calculations involving thermodynamic properties and energy transfer, which are not possible with relative temperature scales like Fahrenheit alone.
Why is 459.67 added to Fahrenheit for Rankine conversion?
This addition shifts the Fahrenheit scale to start at absolute zero, aligning it with the absolute temperature scale. Since absolute zero is -459.67°F, adding this makes the temperature scale begin at zero in Rankine.
