Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin

0 °F is 255.372 K. To convert degrees Fahrenheit to kelvins, add 459.67 and multiply by 5/9: for example, 68 °F is 293.15 K. Ethical Tube's free Fahrenheit to Kelvin converter does the math as you type, and the chart below lists common values.

1 °F = 255.928 K

0 °F
255.372 K
100 °F
310.928 K
Formula
K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9
Measures
Temperature
Price
Free
Works offline
Yes

Conversion chart

Fahrenheit to Kelvin chart

Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)Kelvins (K)
-40 °F233.15 K
0 °F255.372 K
32 °F273.15 K
50 °F283.15 K
60 °F288.706 K
68 °F293.15 K
72 °F295.372 K
80 °F299.817 K
90 °F305.372 K
98.6 °F310.15 K
100 °F310.928 K
212 °F373.15 K

How it works

How to convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin

  1. Know the formula

    K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9. In words: add 459.67 and multiply by 5/9.

  2. Work an example

    68 °F → 293.15 K. Round to two or three decimal places for everyday use.

  3. Or type it in

    Enter any value in the converter above and the answer appears instantly, in both directions.

Good to know

About temperature units

  • Water freezes at 0 °C (32 °F) and boils at 100 °C (212 °F) at sea level.
  • Kelvin starts at absolute zero, −273.15 °C, and uses the same step size as Celsius. It's written without a degree sign.
  • −40 is the same temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How do you convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin?

To convert degrees Fahrenheit to kelvins, add 459.67 and multiply by 5/9. The formula is K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9. For example, 68 °F is 293.15 K.

What is 68 Fahrenheit in Kelvin?

68 degrees Fahrenheit is 293.15 kelvins.

What is the formula for Fahrenheit to Kelvin?

K = (°F + 459.67) × 5/9. Water freezes at 0 °C (32 °F) and boils at 100 °C (212 °F) at sea level.

Is this Fahrenheit to Kelvin converter free?

Yes. It's free and works in any browser, even offline once the page has loaded. The answer updates as you type, and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.

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