Why does Celsius and Fahrenheit is the only temperature scales in degree scale?

Question

Why does Celsius and Fahrenheit is the only temperature scales in degree scale?

Answer 1

It is true that the Kelvin scale uses a unit called Kelvins. But it is important to note that science uses the Kelvin scale for equations . The units on the Kelvin scale are the same size as those on the Celsius scale, only they start at absolute zero.

Answer 2

Well, Jennifer H. tried to answer your question, but you are actually correct, Khaye, because the Kelvin scale is NOT a degree scale. Yes, of course it measures temperature, but only Celsius and Fahrenheit are measured in degrees. Kelvin-based temperature is measured in... well... Kelvins (just Kelvins, NOT "degrees Kelvin," as some people errantly say).



I don't know WHY this and that, though. Good luck!



Mike





Added details:



Oikos mentioned Rankine. OH! Yeah, I forgot about Rankine! Are those just Rankines, or are they in "degrees Rankine"?

Answer 3

Don't forget the Rankine scale, also starting at absolute zero but using the same size degrees as the Fahrenheit scale.

Answer 4

There is also the Kelvin scale.