Convert kelvins to degrees Celsius
Convert kelvins (K) to degrees Celsius (°C) with the formula °C = K − 273.15.
Kelvin to Celsius formula
°C = K − 273.15
Use the formula °C = K − 273.15.
Example: To convert 0 K to degrees Celsius: 0 − 273.15 = -273.15 °C.
Quick answers
- What is 0 K in degrees Celsius?
- 0 K = -273.15 °C
- What is 273.15 K in degrees Celsius?
- 273.15 K = 0 °C
- What is 300 K in degrees Celsius?
- 300 K = 26.85 °C
Kelvin to Celsius conversion table
Celsius to Kelvin table| kelvins (K) | degrees Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 K | -273.15 °C |
| 77 K | -196.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
| 200 K | -73.15 °C |
| 250 K | -23.15 °C |
| 273.15 K | 0 °C |
| 280 K | 6.85 °C |
| 290 K | 16.85 °C |
| 293.15 K | 20 °C |
| 298.15 K | 25 °C |
| 300 K | 26.85 °C |
| 310 K | 36.85 °C |
| 373.15 K | 100 °C |
| 500 K | 226.85 °C |
| 1,000 K | 726.85 °C |
| 5,778 K | 5,504.85 °C |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?
Use the formula °C = K − 273.15. To convert 0 K to degrees Celsius: 0 − 273.15 = -273.15 °C.
Is the Kelvin to Celsius conversion exact?
Yes. The formula follows directly from how the temperature scales are defined, so it is exact; results are rounded for display.
Can a temperature in kelvin be negative?
No. The Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, 0 K (−273.15 °C or −459.67 °F), the lowest possible temperature, so kelvin values are never negative.
What is 0 K in degrees Celsius?
0 K = -273.15 °C.
How do I convert degrees Celsius back to kelvins?
Use the formula K = °C + 273.15. The Celsius to Kelvin page has a converter and a full table.