Centigrade to: A Comprehensive Guide to Temperature Conversion

Understanding Centigrade and Kelvin

Centigrade (Celsius) and Kelvin are both units of measurement for temperature. While Celsius is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, Kelvin is an absolute temperature scale that has its zero point at absolute zero (-273.15 °C).

Convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit

To convert centigrade to Fahrenheit, use the following formula:

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

For example, to convert 20 °C to Fahrenheit:

°F = (20 °C × 9/5) + 32
°F = 68 °F

Convert Centigrade to Kelvin

To convert centigrade to Kelvin, add 273.15 to the centigrade temperature:

°K = °C + 273.15

For example, to convert 20 °C to Kelvin:

°K = 20 °C + 273.15
°K = 293.15 K

Centigrade to Rankine

Rankine is another temperature scale that uses degrees Fahrenheit. To convert centigrade to Rankine, multiply the centigrade temperature by 1.8 and add 491.67:

°R = (°C × 1.8) + 491.67

For example, to convert 20 °C to Rankine:

°R = (20 °C × 1.8) + 491.67
°R = 527.67 °R

Centigrade to Réaumur

Réaumur is a temperature scale that was formerly used in France. To convert centigrade to Réaumur, multiply the centigrade temperature by 0.8:

°Ré = °C × 0.8

For example, to convert 20 °C to Réaumur:

°Ré = 20 °C × 0.8
°Ré = 16 °Ré

Useful Tables

Applications of Centigrade

Centigrade is widely used in various fields, including:

• Meteorology: Reporting weather temperatures
• Medical: Measuring body temperature
• Cooking: Setting oven temperatures
• Industry: Controlling temperature in processes
• Scientific research: Measuring temperatures in experiments

Customer Perspectives

Questions to ask customers:

• What temperature scales do you commonly use?
• Do you encounter any challenges in converting between temperature scales?
• How could temperature conversion be made easier for you?

Tips and Tricks

• Use a conversion calculator or app for quick conversions.

• Memorize the following key conversions:

  • 0 °C = 32 °F = 273.15 K
  • 100 °C = 212 °F = 373.15 K

• Thermoclimator: A device designed to convert any given temperature based on the user's preference to any scale.

  

Pros and Cons of Centigrade

Pros:

• Familiar and widely used
• Easy to measure using Celsius thermometers

Cons:

• Not an absolute temperature scale (zero point does not represent absolute zero)
• Can be confusing when used in conjunction with Fahrenheit