Temperature Scale Comparisons

Temperature Scale Comparisons:

The zero point on the Kelvin scale is absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature. This is the point at which all molecular motion stops.
The zero point on the Celsius scale equals the melting/freezing point of water at 1 atmosphere of pressure. It is equal to 273 Kelvin units and 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
The zero point on the Fahrenheit scale is based on the freezing point of a mixture of salt and water and scientifically meaningless.
The boiling point of water at 1atmosphere of pressure is set to 100 degrees on the Celsius scale.
The interval between the melting point and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 intervals, each equal to 1 degree. This interval is the same on the Kelvin scale. 1 Kelvin unit = 1 degree Celsius.
When working with the Kelvin scale, the term "degrees" is not used. Zero degrees Celsius is written as 273 K and read as "273 Kelvins".
The Fahrenheit scale is not used in science.

A comparison of the zero points.
temperature scale comparison
Conversions:
Converting from Celsius to Kelvin:
Example: convert 37^o Celsius to Kelvin.

C + 273 = K
37 + 273 = 310K

Check out the picture to verify this answer.
To convert from Kelvin to Celsius subtract 273.
Converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit:
Example: convert 37^o Celsius to Fahrenheit.

⁹/₅C + 32 = F
( ⁹/₅ X 37 ) + 32 = 98.6^oF.

⁹/₅ = 1.8, meaning that 1 degree on the Celsius scale = 1.8 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale. Look at the picture: a five degree interval on the Celsius scale equals a nine degree interval on the Fahrenheit scale.
Remember, 37^oC equals 98.6^oF, because it is the body temperature.
Converting from Fahrenheit to Celsius:

(F - 32) / ⁹/₅
(98.6 - 32) / ⁹/₅ = 37^oC.

First subtract 32, then divide by 1.8. Instead of dividing by 1.8, you may also multiply by 5/9.

A comparison of the zero points.	Conversions: Converting from Celsius to Kelvin: Example: convert 37^o Celsius to Kelvin. C + 273 = K 37 + 273 = 310K Check out the picture to verify this answer. To convert from Kelvin to Celsius subtract 273. Converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit: Example: convert 37^o Celsius to Fahrenheit. ⁹/₅C + 32 = F ( ⁹/₅ X 37 ) + 32 = 98.6^oF. ⁹/₅ = 1.8, meaning that 1 degree on the Celsius scale = 1.8 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale. Look at the picture: a five degree interval on the Celsius scale equals a nine degree interval on the Fahrenheit scale. Remember, 37^oC equals 98.6^oF, because it is the body temperature. Converting from Fahrenheit to Celsius: (F - 32) / ⁹/₅ (98.6 - 32) / ⁹/₅ = 37^oC. First subtract 32, then divide by 1.8. Instead of dividing by 1.8, you may also multiply by 5/9.

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