Difference between revisions of "v0.31:Temperature"

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For temperature as it relates to choosing an embarkation site, see Climate.

Temperature scale

Dwarf Fortress uses its own temperature scale in most cases, often called "Degrees Urist" on this wiki. So if you see something like [HOMEOTHERM:10067], don't be amazed.

Magma's temperature is 12,000° Urist.

Conversion

[DF scale] = [FAHRENHEIT] + 9968

[DF scale] = [CELSIUS] * 9/5 + 10000

[DF scale] = [KELVIN] * 9/5 + 9508.33

[DF scale] = [RANKINE] + 9508.33

Reference Chart

Significance	DF Scale	Fahrenheit	Celsius	Kelvin	Rankine
Human Body Temperature	10066.6	98.6	37.0	310.15	558.27
Freezing Point of Water	10000	32	0	273.15	491.67
Boiling Point of Water	10180	212	100	373.15	671.67
Absolute Zero	9508.33	-459.67	−273.15	0	0
DF Scale's Zero¹	0	-9968	-5555.555...	-5282.40555...	-9508.33

¹ - Yes, temperatures in Dwarf Fortress can go far, far below absolute zero, which is physically impossible. Considering Dwarf Fortress also allows Template:L, it's best not to ask questions.

Melting point

This is the temperature at which an object will melt. Any material with a melting point over 12,000°U is Template:L.

Boiling point

This is the temperature at which an object will evaporate.

Ignition point

This is the temperature at which an object will catch fire.

Specific heat

This determines how long it takes an object to heat up or cool down. An object with high specific heat will change temperature more slowly.

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