Kelvin [2026]

The Kelvin Scale: Understanding Temperature Measurement**

The Kelvin scale is defined as the fraction ⁄ 273 .16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point of water is the temperature and pressure at which water can exist in all three phases: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor). This temperature is 273.16 K, which is equivalent to 0.01°C or 32.018°F. Kelvin

Kelvin’s idea was to create a scale that would be independent of the properties of any specific substance and would provide a universal reference point for measuring temperature. He defined the Kelvin scale as an extension of the Celsius scale, with 0 K being absolute zero and 273.15 K being the freezing point of water. Kelvin’s idea was to create a scale that