Kelvin to Celsius Converter
About Kelvin (K) and Celsius (°C) Units
Kelvin (K) is the standard temperature unit used in science, physics, and engineering to measure absolute temperature. Unlike Celsius and Fahrenheit, Kelvin starts at absolute zero (0 K), which is the lowest possible temperature where all molecular motion stops. Kelvin does not use the degree symbol. For example, 0°C equals 273.15 K, and room temperature is about 298 K. It is widely used in laboratories, space science, thermodynamics, and any field that requires precise temperature measurements. Celsius (°C) is the most commonly used temperature unit in the world for everyday weather, cooking, and science measurements. In this scale, 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point. For example, normal body temperature is around 37°C, room temperature is about 20–25°C, and winter temperatures in many countries can drop below 0°C. Celsius is widely used because it is easy to understand and directly linked to the properties of water.
Kelvin to Celsius Conversion Formula
To convert between Kelvin (K) and Celsius (°C), use the following formulas:
1 Kelvin (K) = -272.15 Celsius (°C)
1 Celsius (°C) = 274.15 Kelvin (K)
Example Conversions: Kelvin to Celsius
Convert 0, 100, 273.15, 310, 373.15, 1000, 4000 Kelvin (K) to Celsius (°C) Examples
- 0 K = -273.15 °C
- 100 K = -173.14999999999998 °C
- 273.15 K = 0 °C
- 310 K = 36.85000000000002 °C
- 373.15 K = 100 °C
- 1000 K = 726.85 °C
- 4000 K = 3726.85 °C
Kelvin to Celsius Conversion Table
| Kelvin (K) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 200 K | -73.14999999999998 °C |
| 250 K | -23.149999999999977 °C |
| 273 K | -0.14999999999997726 °C |
| 300 K | 26.850000000000023 °C |
| 350 K | 76.85000000000002 °C |
| 400 K | 126.85000000000002 °C |