Kelvins to Degrees Celsius – kelvin to degree Celsius Converter

1 K = -272.15 °C

kelvins (K)

degrees Celsius (°C)-272.15

Formula

°C = K − 273.15

Kelvins to degrees Celsius conversion table

kelvins (K)	degrees Celsius (°C)
-40 K	-313.15 °C
-10 K	-283.15 °C
0 K	-273.15 °C
5 K	-268.15 °C
10 K	-263.15 °C
15 K	-258.15 °C
20 K	-253.15 °C
25 K	-248.15 °C
32 K	-241.15 °C
37 K	-236.15 °C
50 K	-223.15 °C
68 K	-205.15 °C
100 K	-173.15 °C
150 K	-123.15 °C
212 K	-61.15 °C

Kelvins and degrees Celsius are both temperature units. One kelvin equals -272.15 degrees Celsius; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.

Sanity-check examples

-40 K = -313.15 °C
0 K = -273.15 °C
100 K = -173.15 °C

Common pitfalls and look-alike units

Kelvin takes no degree symbol (write K, not °K) and 0 K is absolute zero. Celsius–Fahrenheit conversion differs in both scale and zero point, so it needs the formula, not a simple factor.

Frequently asked questions

How many degrees Celsius are in a kelvin?

1 kelvin (K) equals -272.15 degree Celsius (°C).

What is the formula to convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?

Use the formula °C = K − 273.15. Enter any value in the converter above to apply it instantly.

How do I convert degrees Celsius back to kelvins?

1 degree Celsius equals 274.15 kelvin. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.

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