Temperature — Units & Measurement

Temperature is the measurement of how hot or cold a substance is. There are three main units used for temperature: Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin.

As something gets hotter, the temperature rises. As it gets colder, the temperature drops.

These three formulas will help you convert between the three!

$F = \frac{9}{5} \times C + 32$

$C = \frac{5}{9} \times (F - 32)$

$K = C + 273.15$

Kelvin is most commonly used in Chemistry problems. It does not use degrees, just a "K."

(Video) Temperature Conversions - Chemistry Tutorial

by TheChemistrySolution

In chemistry, temperature is most often measured in either Celsius or Kelvin.

This video will teach you how to convert between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin using formulas. You'll also get to try it out with some practice problems.

Temperature Scale & Conversions