60 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 519.67 degrees Rankine.
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To convert Fahrenheit to Rankine, you add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit temperature. This shifts the scale so that absolute zero is at 0°R, making Rankine an absolute temperature scale based on Fahrenheit increments.
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Result in rankine:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Rankine (°R) is:
°R = °F + 459.67
This formula works because Rankine is an absolute temperature scale based on Fahrenheit increments. Fahrenheit zero (-459.67°F) corresponds to absolute zero, which is 0°R. Adding 459.67 shifts the Fahrenheit scale so it aligns with absolute zero at zero Rankine.
For example, converting 60°F to Rankine:
- Start with 60°F
- Add 459.67: 60 + 459.67 = 519.67°R
- So, 60°F equals 519.67°R
Conversion Example
- Example: Convert 32°F to Rankine
- Take 32°F
- Add 459.67: 32 + 459.67 = 491.67°R
- Result: 32°F = 491.67°R
- Example: Convert 100°F to Rankine
- Start with 100°F
- Add 459.67: 100 + 459.67 = 559.67°R
- Therefore, 100°F equals 559.67°R
- Example: Convert 0°F to Rankine
- Begin with 0°F
- Add 459.67: 0 + 459.67 = 459.67°R
- So, 0°F is 459.67°R
- Example: Convert 75.5°F to Rankine
- Take 75.5°F
- Add 459.67: 75.5 + 459.67 = 535.17°R
- Result: 75.5°F equals 535.17°R
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows Fahrenheit temperatures ranging from 35.0°F to 85.0°F converted to Rankine. You can read across the row to find the Fahrenheit value and see its Rankine equivalent. This helps to quickly find Rankine values without calculation.
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Rankine (°R) |
|---|---|
| 35.0 | 494.67 |
| 40.0 | 499.67 |
| 45.0 | 504.67 |
| 50.0 | 509.67 |
| 55.0 | 514.67 |
| 60.0 | 519.67 |
| 65.0 | 524.67 |
| 70.0 | 529.67 |
| 75.0 | 534.67 |
| 80.0 | 539.67 |
| 85.0 | 544.67 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many Rankine is 60°F equal to exactly?
- What is the Rankine temperature when Fahrenheit reads 60 degrees?
- Is 60°F warmer or cooler than 520 Rankine?
- How do you convert 60 Fahrenheit degrees into Rankine?
- What does 60°F correspond to on the Rankine scale?
- Can 60°F be converted directly to Rankine without a calculator?
- Why does 60°F plus 459.67 give Rankine value?
Conversion Definitions
Fahrenheit: The Fahrenheit scale measures temperature where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure. It’s commonly used in United States for weather, cooking, and industrial applications. The scale divides the interval between freezing and boiling into 180 equal parts.
Rankine: Rankine is an absolute temperature scale, like Kelvin, but based on Fahrenheit increments. Zero Rankine represents absolute zero, the lowest theoretical temperature. The scale is mainly used in thermodynamics and engineering fields in the US, providing a direct relation to Fahrenheit temperatures.
Conversion FAQs
Why is Rankine offset by 459.67 from Fahrenheit?
Rankine starts at absolute zero, which is -459.67°F. Adding 459.67 shifts the Fahrenheit scale so 0°R equals absolute zero, making Rankine an absolute temperature scale. This offset aligns Rankine with thermodynamic temperature but keeps Fahrenheit’s unit size.
Can Rankine scale be negative?
No, Rankine cannot be negative because it begins at absolute zero. Since it’s an absolute scale, temperatures below 0°R are physically impossible, unlike Fahrenheit where negative values represent below freezing temps.
Is Rankine used outside the US?
Rankine is rarely used outside the US. Other countries prefer Kelvin for absolute temperatures. Rankine mostly appears in American engineering and aerospace, where Fahrenheit units are common.
How precise is the conversion from Fahrenheit to Rankine?
The conversion is exact mathematically since it’s a simple addition of 459.67. However, precision depends on measurement accuracy of the Fahrenheit value. The decimal precision can be increased if needed, but the formula itself has no rounding error.
What applications require Fahrenheit to Rankine conversions?
Conversions are needed in thermodynamics calculations, HVAC engineering, and scientific fields where absolute temperature scales are required but measurements or standards are in Fahrenheit. Rankine scale fits these cases by preserving Fahrenheit degree size with absolute zero reference.