70 Fahrenheit to Rankine – Full Calculation Guide

Result of 70 Fahrenheit to Rankine is 530 Rankine.

To convert 70°F to Rankine, simply add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature because Rankine scale starts at absolute zero like Kelvin but uses Fahrenheit units. Therefore, 70°F equals 70 + 459.67 = 529.67 Rankine, rounded to 530 for simplicity.

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Result in rankine:

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert fahrenheit to rankine adds 459.67 to the fahrenheit value because rankine is an absolute temperature scale that starts at absolute zero, similar to kelvin but uses Fahrenheit units. So, the conversion works by shifting the scale by 459.67.

For example, converting 70°F: 70 + 459.67 = 529.67 Rankine. This means that 70°F is equivalent to 529.67 degrees on the Rankine scale, which measures the same temperature intervals but starts at absolute zero.

Conversion Example

  • Convert 50°F to Rankine:
    • Step 1: Take the Fahrenheit value 50.
    • Step 2: Add 459.67 to 50.
    • Step 3: 50 + 459.67 = 509.67 Rankine.
    • Result: 50°F equals 509.67 Rankine.
  • Convert 100°F to Rankine:
    • Step 1: Fahrenheit value is 100.
    • Step 2: Add 459.67 to 100.
    • Step 3: 100 + 459.67 = 559.67 Rankine.
    • Result: 100°F is 559.67 Rankine.
  • Convert 0°F to Rankine:
    • Step 1: Fahrenheit is 0.
    • Step 2: Add 459.67 to 0.
    • Step 3: 0 + 459.67 = 459.67 Rankine.
    • Result: 0°F equals 459.67 Rankine.

Conversion Chart

Fahrenheit (°F)Rankine (°R)
45.0504.67
55.0514.67
65.0524.67
75.0534.67
85.0544.67
95.0554.67

This chart helps you quickly find the rankine equivalent for Fahrenheit temperatures between 45°F and 95°F. Just look across the row for your Fahrenheit value, and read the corresponding rankine.

Related Conversion Questions

  • How many rankine degrees are in 70 Fahrenheit?
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  • Is 70°F higher or lower than 530 rankine?
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Conversion Definitions

Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where 32°F is freezing point of water, 212°F boiling point, and it’s based on 180 divisions between these points. It’s mainly used in the United States for weather and daily temperature measurements.

Rankine is an absolute temperature scale starting at absolute zero (-459.67°F) with degree increments identical to Fahrenheit. It measures thermodynamic temperature, used mainly in engineering fields for calculations involving heat and energy.

Conversion FAQs

Why do we add 459.67 to Fahrenheit to get Rankine?

This addition adjusts the Fahrenheit scale from its zero point at the freezing point of water to the absolute zero point, which is where all thermal motion ceases. Rankine uses the same degree size as Fahrenheit but starts at absolute zero.

Is 0°F equal to 459.67 Rankine?

Yes, 0°F equals 459.67 Rankine because the conversion formula adds 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature. This makes 0 + 459.67 = 459.67 Rankine, corresponding to the absolute zero point in the Rankine scale.

Can I use this conversion for other temperature ranges?

Yes, this conversion applies across all Fahrenheit temperatures. Since the formula is linear, any Fahrenheit value can be converted to Rankine by adding 459.67, regardless of the temperature range.

What is the significance of Rankine scale?

The Rankine scale is crucial in thermodynamics because it starts at absolute zero, aligning with the Kelvin scale, but with Fahrenheit units. It helps engineers and scientists measure temperatures when heat energy calculations are necessary.