Convert Celsius to Rankine
Degrees Celsius to degrees Rankine. Enter a value to convert, or use the Celsius to Rankine chart further down the page.
Degrees Celsius and degrees Rankine are measured on scales with different zero points, so the conversion needs a formula rather than a single factor.
How to convert Celsius to Rankine
Degrees Celsius and degrees Rankine use different zero points, so you cannot convert them with a single multiplication. Apply the formula °R = °C × 9/5 + 491.67 instead.
°R = °C × 9/5 + 491.67
Worked example
Convert 20 °C to degrees Rankine:
20 °C = 527.67 °R
Celsius to Rankine conversion chart
Use this Celsius to Rankine table for quick reference without typing anything.
| degrees Celsius (°C) | degrees Rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| -40 °C | 419.67 °R |
| -30 °C | 437.67 °R |
| -20 °C | 455.67 °R |
| -10 °C | 473.67 °R |
| 0 °C | 491.67 °R |
| 10 °C | 509.67 °R |
| 20 °C | 527.67 °R |
| 25 °C | 536.67 °R |
| 30 °C | 545.67 °R |
| 37 °C | 558.27 °R |
| 40 °C | 563.67 °R |
| 50 °C | 581.67 °R |
| 100 °C | 671.67 °R |
What is a degree Celsius?
The Celsius scale places 0 °C at the freezing point of water and 100 °C at its boiling point at standard pressure. It is the everyday temperature scale in almost every country.
What is a degree Rankine?
Rankine is an absolute scale that uses Fahrenheit-sized degrees. It starts at absolute zero, so 0 °R equals −459.67 °F.
Frequently asked questions
How many Rankine are in a degree Celsius?
Degrees Celsius and degrees Rankine have no fixed ratio, because the two scales start at different zero points. Convert between them with °R = °C × 9/5 + 491.67 instead of multiplying by a single number.
How do you convert Celsius to Rankine?
Degrees Celsius and degrees Rankine use different zero points, so you cannot convert them with a single multiplication. Apply the formula °R = °C × 9/5 + 491.67 instead.
What is 10 Celsius in Rankine?
10 Celsius equals 509.67 Rankine. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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