KelvinToCelsius(kelvin)
Last updated September 17, 2001
Version: 1 | Requires: ColdFusion 5 | Library: ScienceLib
Description:
Converts degrees Kelvinto degrees Celsius. Note that the Kelvin temperature scale has an absolute zero (negative Kelvin temperatures do not exist). If a temperature below 0 Kelvin (absolute 0) is passed, the funciton will return an invalid result.
Return Values:
Returns a float.
Example:
<CFOUTPUT>
Given k=#k#<BR>
#k# degrees Kelvin = #KelvinToCelsius(k)# degrees Celsius.
</CFOUTPUT>
Parameters:
| Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| kelvin | Degrees Kelvin you want converted. | Yes |
Full UDF Source:
<cfscript>
/**
* Converts degrees Kelvin to degrees Celsius.
* Minor enhancements by Rob Brooks-Bilson (rbils@amkor.com).
*
* @param kelvin Degrees Kelvin you want converted.
* @return Returns a float.
* @author Tony Blackmon (rbils@amkor.comfluid@sc.rr.com)
* @version 1, September 17, 2001
*/
function KelvinToCelsius(kelvin)
{
Return kelvin - 273.15;
}
</cfscript>
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