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Celsius°C
Source UnitCelsius, denoted by the symbol °C, is a scale and unit of measurement for temperature. It is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who developed a similar temperature scale. In the Celsius scale, the freezing point of water is 0 degrees, and the boiling point is 100 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure. This makes it especially useful for scientific calculations and everyday temperature measurements as it aligns closely with the metric system. The Celsius scale is widely used around the world, with the exception of some countries like the United States, which predominantly uses Fahrenheit.
Current Use
The Celsius scale is the most widely used temperature scale in the world today. It is used in most countries for daily temperature measurements. In scientific contexts, it is used alongside the Kelvin scale, which is the SI unit for temperature. The Celsius scale's straightforward alignment with the metric system makes it an ideal choice for educational, scientific, and meteorological purposes.
Fun Fact
The Celsius scale was initially reversed, with 0 as boiling point and 100 as freezing point.
Réaumur°Re
Target UnitThe Réaumur scale, denoted as °Re, is a temperature scale established by the French scientist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in the early 18th century. The scale is defined such that 0 degrees Réaumur corresponds to the freezing point of water, while 80 degrees Réaumur corresponds to the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure. The scale is a linear scale, meaning that equal intervals on the scale represent equal differences in temperature. This scale was particularly popular in Europe until the late 19th century but has since been largely replaced by the Celsius and Kelvin scales.
Current Use
Today, the Réaumur scale is rarely used but can still be found in some specific applications, particularly in historical texts and discussions about temperature measurement in the context of brewing and traditional practices. It is primarily of interest to historians and those studying the development of thermometry. The scale is sometimes referenced in educational contexts when discussing the evolution of temperature measurement.
Fun Fact
The Réaumur scale was once widely used in the brewing industry, particularly in France, for its relevance to fermentation temperatures.
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Celsius
temperature • Non-SI
Definition
Celsius, denoted by the symbol °C, is a scale and unit of measurement for temperature. It is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who developed a similar temperature scale. In the Celsius scale, the freezing point of water is 0 degrees, and the boiling point is 100 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure. This makes it especially useful for scientific calculations and everyday temperature measurements as it aligns closely with the metric system. The Celsius scale is widely used around the world, with the exception of some countries like the United States, which predominantly uses Fahrenheit.
History & Origin
The Celsius scale was developed by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742. Originally, Celsius devised his scale with 0 as the boiling point of water and 100 as the freezing point, which was later inverted by Carl Linnaeus in 1744 to its current form. This scale quickly became popular due to its straightforward 100-degree interval between the key physical phenomena of freezing and boiling water, which made it intuitive and easy to use, particularly for scientific work.
Etymology: The term 'Celsius' comes from the surname of Anders Celsius, the inventor of this temperature scale.
Current Use
The Celsius scale is the most widely used temperature scale in the world today. It is used in most countries for daily temperature measurements. In scientific contexts, it is used alongside the Kelvin scale, which is the SI unit for temperature. The Celsius scale's straightforward alignment with the metric system makes it an ideal choice for educational, scientific, and meteorological purposes.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The Celsius scale was initially reversed, with 0 as boiling point and 100 as freezing point.
- •Celsius is used by scientists worldwide, except in the U.S., where Fahrenheit is more common.
- •The Celsius scale is often called centigrade, a term derived from Latin meaning 'hundred steps'.
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Réaumur
temperature • Non-SI
Definition
The Réaumur scale, denoted as °Re, is a temperature scale established by the French scientist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in the early 18th century. The scale is defined such that 0 degrees Réaumur corresponds to the freezing point of water, while 80 degrees Réaumur corresponds to the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure. The scale is a linear scale, meaning that equal intervals on the scale represent equal differences in temperature. This scale was particularly popular in Europe until the late 19th century but has since been largely replaced by the Celsius and Kelvin scales.
History & Origin
The Réaumur scale was proposed by René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1730. It was initially developed for scientific use and was widely adopted in various fields, including brewing and meteorology. The scale's use in industrial settings, particularly in Europe, allowed for standardized temperature measurements that were crucial for various processes, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Etymology: The term 'Réaumur' derives from the name of its inventor, René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, a French naturalist who lived from 1683 to 1757.
Current Use
Today, the Réaumur scale is rarely used but can still be found in some specific applications, particularly in historical texts and discussions about temperature measurement in the context of brewing and traditional practices. It is primarily of interest to historians and those studying the development of thermometry. The scale is sometimes referenced in educational contexts when discussing the evolution of temperature measurement.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The Réaumur scale was once widely used in the brewing industry, particularly in France, for its relevance to fermentation temperatures.
- •René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur also invented the alcohol thermometer, which used alcohol instead of mercury.
- •The scale is sometimes humorously referred to as the 'baker's scale' because bakers in France would often use it to monitor dough temperatures.
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