Temperature scales
Temperature describes how much a substance, object or a body is hot or cold. Scientifically it is defined as the average kinetic energy of the molecules, ions or atoms of a substance or system.Temperature of a body can be measured with a thermometer.
Common temperature reference points
Some useful common references:[1]
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (°K) | Fahrenheit (°F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface of the Sun | 5600 | 5900 | 10100 |
| Boiling Point of Water | 100 | 373 | 212 |
| Body Temperature | 37 | 310.2 | 98.6 |
| Sweltering Day | 40 | 313 | 104 |
| Hot Day | 30 | 303 | 86 |
| Room Temperature | 20 | 293 | 68 |
| Cold Day | 10 | 283 | 50 |
| Freezing Point of Water | 0 | 273 | 32 |
Conversion chart
Exact conversion chart:[2]
| From | To Fahrenheit | To Celsius | To Kelvin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahrenheit (°F) | °F | (°F − 32) / 1.8 | (°F − 32) / 1.8 + 273.15 |
| Celsius (°C) | (°C × 1.8) + 32 | °C | °C + 273.15 |
| Kelvin (°K) | (°K − 273.15) × 1.8 + 32 | °K − 273.15 | °K |
See Also
References
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