Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin

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Temperature Scales Explained – Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin

Understanding the three most common temperature scales is key in aviation and meteorology:

Water Boils:

• 212°F

• 100°C

• 373 K

Water Freezes:

• 32°F

• 0°C

• 273 K

Absolute Zero:

• -459°F = -273°C = 0 K

Aviation uses Celsius operationally, while Kelvin is used in physics & performance calculations.

Remember:

• Fahrenheit has a different zero and scale!