Understanding Temperature Scales
Celsius (°C)
- Most widely used scale
- Based on water:
- 0°C: Water freezing point
- 100°C: Water boiling point
- Used in:
- Most countries worldwide
- Scientific measurements
- Weather reports
Fahrenheit (°F)
- Common in US
- Temperature range:
- 32°F: Water freezing point
- 212°F: Water boiling point
- Used in:
- United States
- Some Caribbean nations
- Older equipment
Kelvin (K)
- SI unit of temperature
- Absolute scale:
- 0K: Absolute zero
- No negative values
- Same size degree as Celsius
- Used in:
- Scientific research
- Thermodynamics
- Space science