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The Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales all use different units to express temperature, each with its own history and applications. The Celsius scale, developed by Anders Celsius, is the most widely used temperature scale in the world. The Celsius scale defines 0 degrees as the freezing point of water and 100 degrees as the boiling point. One degree Celsius is approximately equal to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The Fahrenheit scale is a temperature scale developed by German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. It is still popular in the United States and some other countries. The Fahrenheit scale defines 0 degrees as the freezing point of a mixture of salt and ice, and 100 degrees as the human body temperature. One degree Fahrenheit is approximately equal to 0.56 degrees Celsius. The Kelvin scale is an absolute scale developed by British physicist William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. The Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, the point of zero thermal energy (0 Kelvin). This scale is most commonly used in industry and science, particularly for measuring absolute temperatures.
Converting temperature units is essential in our daily lives and various scientific fields. It's crucial to be familiar with commonly used units such as Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. On our website, you can easily convert these units between each other, whether it's from Celsius to Fahrenheit or Kelvin to Celsius. Our conversion calculator provides accurate and quick results, ensuring reliability. Precise temperature conversion is vital for weather forecasting, laboratory work, or even cooking.
celsius | fahrenheit | kelvin | |
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celsius | 1 | °F = °C x 1.8 + 32 | °K = °C + 273.15 |
fahrenheit | °C = (°F - 32) / 1.8 | 1 | °K = (°F - 32) / 1.8 + 273.15 |
kelvin | °C = °K - 273.15 | °F = (°K - 273.15) x 1.8 + 32 | 1 |