Understanding Temperature Scales

Temperature conversion is a frequent necessity in science, travel, and daily life. Our Temperature Converter simplifies this by providing instant and accurate conversions between the three major temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

The Main Temperature Scales

• Celsius (°C): Part of the metric system and used by most of the world for daily temperature measurement. The scale is based on the freezing (0°C) and boiling (100°C) points of water.
• Fahrenheit (°F): Primarily used in the United States. On this scale, water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
• Kelvin (K): The base unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI). It is often used in scientific contexts. Absolute zero—the coldest possible temperature—is 0 K.

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