What is the process of converting 373 degrees Rankine to Kelvin?

To convert temperatures between different scales, understanding how each scale is defined is crucial. The Rankine scale is an absolute temperature scale similar to Kelvin, but it is based on Fahrenheit rather than Celsius.

To convert from Rankine to Kelvin, one of the key relationships to remember is that the Kelvin scale is offset by 273.15 degrees from the Celsius scale, while the Rankine scale is offset by 459.67 degrees from the Fahrenheit scale. Since 1 Rankine is equivalent to 1 Fahrenheit degree, the conversion can be approached by ensuring that the temperature is adjusted accordingly.

The correct method to convert Rankine to Kelvin involves subtracting 459.67 from the Rankine value to first find its corresponding Celsius temperature, and then adding 273.15 to convert Celsius to Kelvin. The conversion formula looks like this:

Kelvin = (Rankine - 459.67) × (5/9)

However, directly from 373 Rankine to Kelvin, the important relationship to note is:

1 Rankine = 1°F; thus, we can relate the Rankine scale to Kelvin with the following calculation:

To get from Rankine to Kelvin:

• Subtract 459.67 from the Rankine value (373 in this