Kelvin to Celsius Converter

1 K = -272.15 °C. Type any value below for the exact celsius figure.

K
-272.15°C

1 K = -272.15 °C

Conversion summary

1 K = -272.15 °C

Formula
Celsius = Kelvin − 273.15
Category
Temperature
Units
K → °C

1 K in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

How do you convert Kelvin to Celsius?

To convert Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273.15. A value of 273.15 K equals 0 °C.

Conversion formula

Celsius = Kelvin − 273.15

Kelvin to Celsius conversion table

Kelvin (K)Celsius (°C)
233.15 K-40 °C
273.15 K0 °C
293.15 K20 °C
310.15 K37 °C
373.15 K100 °C

What is Kelvin?

Kelvin is the SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature.

Short history of Kelvin

The Kelvin scale was developed to express absolute temperature starting from absolute zero.

Open the Kelvin unit guide

What is Celsius?

Celsius is one of the most widely used temperature scales in daily and engineering practice.

Short history of Celsius

The Celsius scale became popular because it provides an intuitive reference tied to water phase-change temperatures.

Open the Celsius unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Kelvin in Celsius?

1 K = -272.15 °C.

How do you convert Kelvin to Celsius?

To convert Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273.15. A value of 273.15 K equals 0 °C.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 K in Celsius?

1 K = -272.15 °C.

How do you convert Kelvin to Celsius?

To convert Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273.15. A value of 273.15 K equals 0 °C.

What is 1 °C in Kelvin?

1 °C = 274.15 K.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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