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Can anybody make it simpler?

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To the Fahrenheit temperature, add 459.67°. Multiply that sum by 5, then divide that product by 9. The quotient will be expressed in "kelvins" rather than degrees. Unfortunately it doesn't get any simpler than that. Here's an example: to convert 100° Fahrenheit to kelvins, add 100 + 459.67 = 559.67. Multiply by 5: 2798.35. Divide by 9: 34.55 kelvins.

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Does kelvin have SI units?

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Yes, the kelvin is one of the units in the International System (SI) of Units.

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Why is the Kelvin formula used?

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The Kelvin scale is used in many scientific applications, because it is not as "artificial" as the other scales. It builds from "absolute zero" and directly relates to kinetic energy. It is thus useful in the realm of physics.

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How to convert Kelvin to Fahrenheit

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First subtract 273 from K. Then multiply by 1.8. Finally, add 32. That's °F.

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How is the relationship between Kelvin and Fahrenheit derived?

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The relationship is derived from the fact that absolute zero is zero on the Kelvin scale, while it is measured (extrapolated) as negative 459.67 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale.

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