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Lämpötilamuuntoihin refers to the process of converting temperatures from one scale to another. The most common temperature scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Each scale uses a different reference point and interval to measure temperature.

The Celsius scale, denoted by °C, uses the freezing point of water as 0°C and the boiling point as 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure. The Fahrenheit scale, denoted by °F, sets the freezing point of water at 32°F and the boiling point at 212°F. The Kelvin scale, denoted by K, is an absolute temperature scale where 0 K represents absolute zero, the theoretical point at which all molecular motion ceases. The freezing point of water on the Kelvin scale is 273.15 K, and the boiling point is 373.15 K.

Converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit involves a linear transformation. To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, the formula is F = (C * 9/5) + 32. To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, the formula is C = (F - 32) * 5/9.

Converting between Celsius and Kelvin is simpler. To convert from Celsius to Kelvin, you add 273.15: K = C + 273.15. To convert from Kelvin to Celsius, you subtract 273.15: C = K - 273.15. Converting directly between Fahrenheit and Kelvin requires an intermediate step through Celsius or a combined formula.

Understanding these temperature conversions is essential in various scientific, engineering, and everyday applications where different measurement systems are in use. This allows for consistent data interpretation and communication across disciplines and geographical regions.