Celsius to Rankine Converter

Concepts

The Celsius and Rankine temperature scales are both absolute temperature scales, meaning that they have a zero point at which all molecular motion ceases. However, they differ in their definition of the zero point. The Celsius scale sets the zero point at the freezing point of water, while the Rankine scale sets the zero point at -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the temperature at which all molecular motion would theoretically cease.

To convert from Celsius to Rankine, we can use the following formula:

Rankine = Celsius * 9/5 + 491.67

This formula simply takes the Celsius temperature and multiplies it by 9/5 to convert it to degrees Fahrenheit. Then, it adds 491.67 to convert the temperature to Rankine.

Formulae

The following table shows the formulae for converting between Celsius and Rankine:

Benefits

There are several benefits to using the Celsius to Rankine converter. First, it can be used to convert temperature measurements between two different temperature scales. This can be useful for scientists and engineers who need to compare data from different sources. Second, the Celsius to Rankine converter can be used to calculate thermodynamic properties, such as enthalpy and entropy. These properties are important for designing and operating efficient power plants and other industrial equipment.

Interesting facts

• The Rankine temperature scale is named after William John Macquorn Rankine, a Scottish engineer and physicist.
• The Rankine temperature scale is used in the United States and Canada, while the Celsius temperature scale is used in most other countries.
• The Rankine temperature scale is also used in some engineering and scientific applications.

Scholarly references

• Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach by Yunus A. Çengel and Michael A. Boles (2015)
• Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics by Michael J. Moran, Howard N. Shapiro, Jr., and Daisie D. Boettner (2011)
• Engineering Thermodynamics by P. K. Nag (2013)

Examples

The following table shows some examples of Celsius to Rankine conversions:

Applications

The Celsius to Rankine converter can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Engineering: Engineers use the Celsius to Rankine converter to design and operate power plants, chemical plants, and other industrial equipment.
• Science: Scientists use the Celsius to Rankine converter to calculate thermodynamic properties and to compare data from different sources.
• Education: Students of engineering and science use the Celsius to Rankine converter to learn about thermodynamics and to solve practice problems.

Conclusion

The Celsius to Rankine converter is a useful tool for converting temperature measurements between two different temperature scales. It is also used in a variety of engineering, scientific, and educational applications.