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Temperature Interval Converter

Convert temperature differences (intervals) between scales.

5 units
6 decimals

1 K = 1.8 °F

About the temperature interval converter

Convert temperature differences (intervals) rather than absolute temperatures. For an interval, only the size of one degree matters — the offset between scales drops out. A 10 K change is the same as a 10 °C change, but only 18 °F. Use this for measurement uncertainties, gradients, and changes over time.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is a 1 K interval the same as a 1 °C interval?

    Yes — 1 K and 1 °C are identical in size for differences. They only differ in absolute reference.

  • How many °F is a 1 °C interval?

    A 1 °C interval equals exactly 1.8 °F (or 1.8 °R).

  • Why is this different from a normal temperature converter?

    Absolute temperature uses both a scale factor and an offset. A difference cancels the offset, so we apply only the scale factor.

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Complete list of temperature interval units