Temperature Conversion Worksheet
Convert temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales with this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Temperature Conversion Practice
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Read each question carefully and convert the temperatures as instructed. Show your work where applicable.
Formulas for Temperature Conversion:
Celsius to Fahrenheit: F = (C × 9/5) + 32
Fahrenheit to Celsius: C = (F - 32) × 5/9
Celsius to Kelvin: K = C + 273.15
Kelvin to Celsius: C = K - 273.15
1. Water freezes at 0 degrees and 32 degrees .
2. The Kelvin scale is often used in applications because it starts at absolute zero.
3. Normal human body temperature is approximately 37 degrees Celsius, which is about degrees Fahrenheit.
1. What is 20°C in Fahrenheit?
68°F
43.2°F
20°F
32°F
2. If a temperature is 273.15 K, what is it in Celsius?
0°C
100°C
32°C
-273.15°C
1. Convert 98.6°F (normal human body temperature) to Celsius. Show your work.
2. The boiling point of water is 100°C. What is this temperature in Kelvin? Show your work.
1. A temperature of 0 K is also known as absolute zero.
True
False
2. Fahrenheit temperatures are generally higher than Celsius temperatures for the same amount of heat.
True
False
Look at the thermometer below and answer the questions.
1. What temperature is shown on the thermometer in Celsius?
2. Assuming the thermometer shows Celsius, convert this temperature to Fahrenheit.