Fahrenheit to Kelvin Converter
Convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Kelvin (K) for scientific applications
Fahrenheit to Kelvin Calculator
Enter temperature in Fahrenheit to convert to Kelvin
0.00 K
K = (°F - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15
Conversion Formula
Common Fahrenheit to Kelvin Conversions
Quick reference for US temperatures to scientific scale
Absolute zero
-459.67°F
0.00 K
Liquid nitrogen
-320.8°F
77.15 K
Dry ice sublimation
-109.3°F
194.65 K
Water freezing point
32°F
273.15 K
Room temperature
68°F
293.15 K
Human body temperature
98.6°F
310.15 K
Water boiling point
212°F
373.15 K
High temperature
1832°F
1273.15 K
Why This Conversion?
Converting Fahrenheit to Kelvin is essential when working with US temperature data in scientific contexts, research, or international collaborations.
Scientific Applications
Kelvin is required for gas laws, thermodynamics, physics calculations, and any scientific work where absolute temperature is needed.
When Do You Need It?
Converting US weather data for scientific research, engineering calculations, laboratory work, and international scientific publications requiring Kelvin scale.
Conversion Examples
Step-by-Step Example:
Convert 77°F to Kelvin:
1. Subtract 32: 77 - 32 = 45
2. Multiply by 5/9: 45 × 5/9 = 25
3. Add 273.15: 25 + 273.15 = 298.15 K
Result: 77°F = 298.15 K
Key Facts
- •Absolute zero: -459.67°F = 0 K
- •Water freezes: 32°F = 273.15 K
- •Water boils: 212°F = 373.15 K
- •Room temperature: 68°F ≈ 293 K
- •Two-step conversion: F→C→K