Conversion

Kelvin to Celsius Converter

1 kelvin = -272.15 °C. Enter any value to convert kelvins (K) to degrees Celsius (°C), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 K =-272.15 °Ckelvins → degrees Celsius
1 K-272.15 °C
1 °C274.15 K
Formula
°C = K × 1 − 273.15
1 K in other units
1 K in other units
UnitValue
degrees Celsius (°C)-272.15
degrees Fahrenheit (°F)-457.87

Formula

°C = K × 1 − 273.15

Example: 100 K = -173.15 °C. To convert the other way, use K = °C × 1 + 273.15.

Kelvin to Celsius conversion table

Kelvin (K)Celsius (°C)
-40 K-313.15 °C
-20 K-293.15 °C
-10 K-283.15 °C
0 K-273.15 °C
10 K-263.15 °C
20 K-253.15 °C
25 K-248.15 °C
30 K-243.15 °C
37 K-236.15 °C
40 K-233.15 °C
50 K-223.15 °C
60 K-213.15 °C
80 K-193.15 °C
100 K-173.15 °C
150 K-123.15 °C
200 K-73.15 °C
250 K-23.15 °C
300 K26.85 °C

About kelvins and degrees Celsius

The kelvin is the SI unit of temperature. 0 K is absolute zero, and one kelvin step equals one degree Celsius, so K = °C + 273.15.

On the Celsius scale water freezes at 0 °C and boils at 100 °C at sea level. It is used for weather and cooking almost everywhere except the US.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?

Use the formula °C = K × 1 − 273.15. For example, 100 K = -173.15 °C.

What is 1 kelvin in degrees Celsius?

1 K = -272.15 °C.

How do I convert degrees Celsius back to kelvins?

Use K = °C × 1 + 273.15. 1 °C = 274.15 K.