Fahrenheit to Kelvin Converter
Enter the temperature in fahrenheit below to convert it to kelvin.
Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin
Enter a value in fahrenheit (°F) to convert to kelvin (K).
Fahrenheit to Kelvin Conversion Table
Table showing various fahrenheit measurements converted to kelvin. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -40 °F | 233.15 K |
| -20 °F | 244.2611111 K |
| -10 °F | 249.8166667 K |
| 0 °F | 255.3722222 K |
| 1 °F | 255.9277778 K |
| 2 °F | 256.4833333 K |
| 5 °F | 258.15 K |
| 10 °F | 260.9277778 K |
| 15 °F | 263.7055556 K |
| 20 °F | 266.4833333 K |
How to Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin
To convert fahrenheit (°F) to kelvin (K), apply the thermodynamic scale offset formula rather than a single multiplication factor because the two temperature scales have different zero points.
You can use this standard formula to convert fahrenheit to kelvin:
Each temperature reading in fahrenheit is scaled and shifted by the zero-point offset to obtain the exact temperature in kelvin.
For example, here's how to convert 68 °F to kelvin using the formula above:
How Many Kelvin Are in a Fahrenheit?
On the Fahrenheit scale, a reading of 1 °F corresponds to 255.9277778 K on the Kelvin scale.
Our fahrenheit to kelvin calculator automatically converts your temperature measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Fahrenheit and kelvin are both units used to measure temperature. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Fahrenheit?
Temperature scale where water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring temperature across scientific and practical applications. [1]
The fahrenheit is classified as a US customary unit of temperature. Fahrenheit can be abbreviated as °F; for example, 1 fahrenheit can be written as 1 °F.
When working with fahrenheit (°F) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, fahrenheit (°F) are widely used across standard temperature applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Kelvin?
Base SI thermodynamic temperature scale starting at absolute zero (0 K = -273.15 °C). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring temperature across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The kelvin is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of temperature. Kelvin can be abbreviated as K; for example, 1 kelvin can be written as 1 K.
When working with kelvin (K) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, kelvin (K) are widely used across standard temperature applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting temperature between fahrenheit (°F) and kelvin (K), keep full floating-point precision (1 °F = 255.9277778 K; 1 K = -457.87 °F) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kelvin figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Fahrenheit & Kelvin Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our kelvin to fahrenheit converter (K to °F) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting celsius to kelvin, converting fahrenheit to celsius, or converting fahrenheit to rankine.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Temperature)·Temperature Metrology Standard — Fahrenheit (°F) to Kelvin (K)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Kelvin (K))·Unit Specifications: Fahrenheit (°F) & Kelvin (K)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Heat & Temp))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (°F to K)