Physics Theory : Temperature

Temperature can be measured in ^oC, which stands for degrees Celsius (Centigrade).
Two more units used for measuring temperature are ^oF (which stands for degrees Fahrenheit) and K (which stands for Kelvin).
The instrument used for measuring temperature is called a thermometer.

Units of temperature can be inter-converted using the following formulae :

Note : To convert ^oF into K (or vice versa), first convert ^oF into ^oC (or K into ^oC).

Boiling point of water (or condensing point of steam) is 100^oC or 212^oF or 373 K.

Freezing point of water (or melting point of ice) is 0^oC or 32^oF or 273 K.

Normal temperature of human body is about 37^oC or 98.6^oF or 310 K.

Lord Kelvin devised the absolute temperature scale.
The unit of temperature which is named after him is known as Kelvin [K].