Kelvin to Réaumur Converter
Convert Kelvin (K) to Réaumur (°Ré) instantly. Formula: °Ré = (K - 273.15) × 4/5.
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1 K = -217.72 °Ré
Formula:
°Ré = (K - 273.15) × 4/5With your value: 1 K = -217.72 °Ré
Other Kelvin to Réaumur conversions
Kelvin to Réaumur Conversion Table
| Kelvin (K) | Réaumur (°Ré) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | -218.12 |
| 1 | -217.72 |
| 2 | -216.92 |
| 5 | -214.52 |
| 10 | -210.52 |
| 15 | -206.52 |
| 20 | -202.52 |
| 25 | -198.52 |
| 50 | -178.52 |
| 100 | -138.52 |
| 250 | -18.52 |
| 500 | 181.48 |
| 1000 | 581.48 |
Réaumur to Kelvin Conversion Table
| Réaumur (°Ré) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 273.775 |
| 1 | 274.4 |
| 2 | 275.65 |
| 5 | 279.4 |
| 10 | 285.65 |
| 15 | 291.9 |
| 20 | 298.15 |
| 25 | 304.4 |
| 50 | 335.65 |
| 100 | 398.15 |
| 250 | 585.65 |
| 500 | 898.15 |
| 1000 | 1,523.15 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Kelvin (K)
Temperature
Traceable to the kelvin, defined by fixing the Boltzmann constant at 1.380 649 × 10⁻²³ J/K. Celsius and Fahrenheit are exact affine transforms of the kelvin scale.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Réaumur (°Ré)
Temperature
Traceable to the kelvin, defined by fixing the Boltzmann constant at 1.380 649 × 10⁻²³ J/K. Celsius and Fahrenheit are exact affine transforms of the kelvin scale.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Kelvin to Réaumur
This conversion uses an offset formula, so it cannot be described by a single multiplication factor.
Formula: °Ré = (K - 273.15) × 4/5
Reverse: K = (°Ré × 5/4) + 273.15
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Kelvin. For example: 5 K
- Apply °Ré = (K - 273.15) × 4/5
- The result is: -214.52 °Ré
About Kelvin
The Kelvin scale is the SI unit of temperature that starts at absolute zero (−273.15°C). It is used extensively in scientific research.
Fun Fact: At 0 Kelvin (absolute zero), all molecular motion stops. It has never been fully achieved in a laboratory.
Common uses: physics, astronomy, chemistry.
About Réaumur
The Réaumur scale sets water's freezing point at 0 °Ré and its boiling point at 80 °Ré. It survives in a few European cheese and syrup recipes.
Common uses: historic recipes, history of science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Réaumur are in 1 Kelvin?
There are exactly -217.72 Réaumur in 1 Kelvin.
What is the formula to convert Kelvin to Réaumur?
The formula to convert Kelvin to Réaumur is: °Ré = (K - 273.15) × 4/5. For example, to convert 10 Kelvin to Réaumur, you would apply the formula to 10.
What is a Kelvin?
The Kelvin scale is the SI unit of temperature that starts at absolute zero (−273.15°C). It is used extensively in scientific research.
What is a Réaumur?
The Réaumur scale sets water's freezing point at 0 °Ré and its boiling point at 80 °Ré. It survives in a few European cheese and syrup recipes.
What are the common uses of Kelvin?
The Kelvin is commonly used in physics, astronomy, chemistry.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Kelvin to Réaumur converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/kelvin-to-reaumur