A temperature converter is a tool or device that allows you to convert temperatures from one unit of measurement to another. The most common temperature scales used are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.
To convert a temperature from one unit to another, you need to know the conversion formula for that scale. Here are the basic conversion formulas for the three most common temperature scales:
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: F = (C * 1.8) + 32
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: C = (F - 32) / 1.8
- Celsius to Kelvin: K = C + 273.15
- Kelvin to Celsius: C = K - 273.15
- Fahrenheit to Kelvin: K = (F + 459.67) / 1.8
- Kelvin to Fahrenheit: F = (K * 1.8) - 459.67
With a temperature converter, you simply input the temperature value you want to convert and select the input and output units. The tool will then apply the appropriate conversion formula to give you the equivalent temperature in the desired unit.
Temperature converters can be found online, as built-in functions in some software programs, or as standalone handheld devices. They are commonly used in science, engineering, and everyday life to convert temperatures for various purposes.