How can I convert between temperature scales?

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How can I convert between temperature scales?

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Answer 1 · 2018-06-16T17:06:45

Conversion is quite trivial between the Kelvin scale and the Celsius scale.....

Explanation:

On the Kelvin scale, $absolute zero = 0 K$ $"absolute zero = 0 K"$ ...whereas on the Celsius scale, $absolute zero = - 273.15$ $"absolute zero" = -273.15$ $^{\circ} C$ $""^@C$ . Conversion between the Celsius scale and Fahrenheit scale is a bit more problematic..and I acknowledge that you may be a septic, and so such conversions are necessary.

For $Fahrenheit to Celsius$ $"Fahrenheit to Celsius"$ , subtract $32^{\circ}$ $32^@$ , then multiply by $\frac{5}{9}$ $5/9$ .

For $Celsius to Fahrenheit$ $"Celsius to Fahrenheit"$ , multiply by $\frac{9}{5}$ $9/5$ , THEN ADD $32^{\circ}$ $32^@$ .

It may be an idea to try to use the Celsius scale exclusively... Most USaian chemists I know would always quote a reaction temperature in Christian units even tho they might use the Fahrenheit scale for how hot/cold it was outside...

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