TemperatureKelvin to degrees Fahrenheit
°F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32.
°F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32.
Common values
| K | °F |
|---|---|
| 273.15 K | 32 °F |
| 293.15 K | 68 °F |
| 310.15 K | 98.6 °F |
| 373.15 K | 212 °F |
How it works
How to convert kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit
°F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32.
About kelvin and degrees Fahrenheit
The kelvin starts at absolute zero; 0 K is −273.15 °C, and one kelvin step equals one Celsius degree. On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F, a 180-degree gap.
When you'd convert kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit
Useful for science problems in US units. Room temperature, about 293 K, is about 68 °F.
Common mistake: temperature scales have different zero points, so you cannot just multiply; a change of 1 °C is a change of 1.8 °F, but 1 °C is not 1.8 °F.
To go the other way, use the degrees Fahrenheit to kelvin converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
What is the formula for kelvin to fahrenheit?
°F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same formula, plus the other unit categories, history, and a constants reference.