Kelvins to Degrees Celsius Converter
°C = K − 273.15. For example, 0 K = -273.15 °C.
Result
°C = K − 273.15
32 °F98.6 °F212 °F
0 °C37 °C100 °C
- 0 °C · Water freezes
- 37 °C · Body temperature
- 100 °C · Water boils
0 K = -273.2 °C · Off the scale
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How it works
Formula: °C = K − 273.15
Kelvins and degrees Celsius do not share the same zero point or scale, so a simple factor is not enough: °C = K − 273.15. For 273.15 K: 273.15 − 273.15 = 0 °C.
Kelvins to degrees Celsius conversion table
| K | °C |
|---|---|
| -40 K | -313.15 °C |
| -30 K | -303.15 °C |
| -20 K | -293.15 °C |
| -10 K | -283.15 °C |
| -5 K | -278.15 °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 |
| 30 K | -243.15 °C |
| 35 K | -238.15 °C |
| 37 K | -236.15 °C |
| 40 K | -233.15 °C |
| 50 K | -223.15 °C |
| 60 K | -213.15 °C |
| 70 K | -203.15 °C |
| 80 K | -193.15 °C |
| 90 K | -183.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
| 150 K | -123.15 °C |
| 180 K | -93.15 °C |
| 200 K | -73.15 °C |
| 250 K | -23.15 °C |
Frequently asked questions
What is 0 K in degrees Celsius?
0 K = -273.15 °C, using °C = K − 273.15.
How do I convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?
Use the formula °C = K − 273.15. For example, 0 K = -273.15 °C.
What is 273.15 K in degrees Celsius?
273.15 kelvins = 0 degrees Celsius (273.15 − 273.15 = 0).
What is 300 K in degrees Celsius?
300 kelvins = 26.85 degrees Celsius (300 − 273.15 = 26.85).