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Q: Why hasn't degrees Celsius come into general usage in the US?
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Celsius or KelvinThe metric unit for temperature is the Kelvin (symbol: K), which is defined as 1/273.16 of the temperature difference between absolute zero and the triple point of water. The Kelvin (not degrees Kelvin) is mainly used in scientific fields.The degree Celsius (symbol: °C, formerly known as degrees centigrade) is of the same magnitude, but the zero is at 273.15 K. It is more commonly used than Kelvin for everyday usage, for example in weather forecasts and room temperature. It is not the official metric unit of temperature, but is accepted for use with the metric system due its close links with the Kelvin.Read more: What_is_the_metric_unit_for_temperature


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