Temperature converter
Convert Kelvin to Celsius (K to C)
1 K = -272.15 C. Absolute temperature for thermodynamic calculations.
Kelvin to Celsius conversion table
| K | C |
|---|---|
| 273 K | -0.15 C |
| 293 K | 19.85 C |
| 373 K | 99.85 C |
| 473 K | 199.85 C |
| 573 K | 299.85 C |
| 773 K | 499.85 C |
| 1273 K | 999.85 C |
How to convert Kelvin to Celsius
Temperature conversion uses a formula. 1 K equals -272.15 C, and 1 C equals 274.15 K.
About these units
The kelvin is the SI absolute temperature unit, starting at absolute zero. Thermodynamic and gas-law calculations require temperatures in kelvin.
The Celsius scale sets water freezing at 0 and boiling at 100 degrees at standard pressure. Process, mold, and oven temperatures worldwide are set in Celsius.
Common questions
How many Celsius are in a Kelvin?
1 K equals -272.15 C.
How do you convert Kelvin to Celsius?
Temperature conversion uses a formula. 1 K equals -272.15 C, and 1 C equals 274.15 K.