Kelvins to Degrees Celsius
1 K ≈ -272.1 °C. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
°C = ((K × (1)) + (0) × (1)) − (273.15)1 K = -272.15 °C
kelvin (K)
Kelvin is the SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature; 0 K = −273.15 °C is absolute zero.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
degree Celsius (°C)
The Celsius scale has the same interval as kelvin, with 0 °C = 273.15 K; water freezes near 0 °C at standard pressure.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
Conversion table
| K | °C |
|---|---|
| = -272.15 | |
| = -271.15 | |
| = -268.15 | |
| = -263.15 | |
| = -258.15 | |
| = -253.15 | |
| = -248.15 | |
| = -243.15 | |
| = -233.15 | |
| = -228.15 |
| K | °C |
|---|---|
| = -223.15 | |
| = -213.15 | |
| = -203.15 | |
| = -193.15 | |
| = -183.15 | |
| = -173.15 | |
| = -123.15 | |
| = -113.15 | |
| = -103.15 | |
| = -93.15 |
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius are in 1 kelvin?
1 K ≈ -272.1 °C. °C = ((K × (1)) + (0) × (1)) − (273.15)
How do I convert K to °C?
°C = ((K × (1)) + (0) × (1)) − (273.15)
Why does this conversion need more than multiplication?
Temperature scales have different zero points. Apply the scale and offset in the formula; below absolute zero is a mathematical result only.
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