Newton (°N) - Unit Information & Conversion
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What is a Newton?
Definition
The Newton scale (°N) is a temperature scale devised by Isaac Newton around 1700. It sets the freezing point of water at 0 degrees Newton and the boiling point at 33 degrees Newton.
History
Newton developed his scale for practical use, calling it the "thermometric degree." He defined it based on the freezing point of water (0 °N) and body temperature (around 12 °N). He later extrapolated it to the boiling point of water (33 °N). It was one of the precursors to the Celsius scale.
Common Uses
- Historical Significance: Primarily of historical interest in the development of thermometry.
- Not used in modern scientific or general applications.
Newton Conversion Formulas
To Celsius:
1 °N = 3.030303 °C
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 15.151515 degrees Celsius
To Fahrenheit:
1 °N = 37.454545 °F
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 59.272727 degrees Fahrenheit
To Kelvin:
1 °N = 276.180303 K
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 288.301515 kelvins
To Rankine:
1 °N = 497.124545 °R
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 518.942727 degrees Rankine
To Réaumur:
1 °N = 2.424242 °Ré
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 12.121212 degrees Réaumur
To Rømer:
1 °N = 9.090909 °Rø
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 15.454545 degrees Rømer
To Delisle:
1 °N = 145.454545 °De
Example: 5 degrees Newton = 127.272727 degrees Delisle
Frequently Asked Questions
Water freezes at 0 °N and boils at 33 °N.
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