Kelvin to degrees Celsius converter
Degrees Celsius (°C)
1 kelvin = -272.15 degrees Celsius
How to convert kelvin to degrees Celsius
°C = K − 273.15
Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in kelvin, subtract 273.15 to get degrees Celsius.
Worked examples
- Convert 0 kelvin: apply the formula above with K = 0, giving -273.15 degrees Celsius.
- Convert 37 kelvin: apply the formula above with K = 37, giving -236.15 degrees Celsius.
- Convert 100 kelvin: apply the formula above with K = 100, giving -173.15 degrees Celsius.
Quick-reference table
| K | °C |
|---|---|
| -40 | -313.15 |
| -20 | -293.15 |
| -10 | -283.15 |
| 0 | -273.15 |
| 10 | -263.15 |
| 20 | -253.15 |
| 25 | -248.15 |
| 30 | -243.15 |
| 37 | -236.15 |
| 50 | -223.15 |
| 100 | -173.15 |
| 200 | -73.15 |
| °C | K |
|---|---|
| -40 | 233.15 |
| -20 | 253.15 |
| -10 | 263.15 |
| 0 | 273.15 |
| 10 | 283.15 |
| 20 | 293.15 |
| 25 | 298.15 |
| 30 | 303.15 |
| 37 | 310.15 |
| 50 | 323.15 |
| 100 | 373.15 |
| 200 | 473.15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many degrees Celsius are in 1 kelvin?
1 kelvin equals -272.15 degrees Celsius.
What is the formula to convert kelvin to degrees Celsius?
Use °C = K − 273.15. Temperature scales have different zero points, so this is not a simple multiplication. Take the value in kelvin, subtract 273.15 to get degrees Celsius.
What is 100 kelvin in degrees Celsius?
100 kelvin is -173.15 degrees Celsius.