Understanding Temperature Scales
Temperature is a measure of the thermal energy of a system. Different regions and scientific fields use different scales to measure it.
Celsius (°C)
Also known as centigrade, it is the most common scale used worldwide. It sets 0°C as the freezing point of water and 100°C as the boiling point.
Fahrenheit (°F)
Primarily used in the United States. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. It offers a finer granularity for weather reporting without using decimals.
Kelvin (K)
The base unit of thermodynamic temperature in the International System of Units (SI). It is an absolute scale where 0 K represents absolute zero (the point where all thermal motion ceases). It is widely used in science and physics.