Temperature Conversions

Sample Chemistry Problem #2

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Example 2

If someone says that the temperature will be 303 K today, how can you express that temperature in °C and °F?

Solution

To convert from Kelvin to Celsius:
T_C = T_K - 273
T_C = 303 - 273 T_C = 30°C

To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit:
T_F = 9/5(T_C) + 32
T_F = 9/5(30) + 32
T_F = 86°F

Answer

30°C, 86°F

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