To convert degrees celsius to kelvin, use K = C × 274.15. This Celsius to Kelvin page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for C to K. It also explains the celsius to kelvin relationship so you can convert degrees celsius to kelvin quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert degrees celsius to kelvin, compare C to K, and check the celsius to kelvin conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Result: 1 Celsius = 274.15 Kelvin
The calculator converts 1 Celsius to Kelvin and formats the result as 274.15 Kelvin.
Formula
Convert Celsius to Celsius, then convert Celsius to Kelvin.
Example: convert -40 degrees celsius to kelvin
Formula: K = C × 274.15
Calculation: -40 × 274.15 = 233.15 -> -40 degrees celsius = 233.15 kelvin
Result: -40 degrees celsius = 233.15 kelvin
| Degrees Celsius (C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -40 C | 233.15 K |
| 0 C | 273.15 K |
| 0.01 C | 273.16 K |
| 0.1 C | 273.25 K |
| 1 C | 274.15 K |
| 2 C | 275.15 K |
| 5 C | 278.15 K |
| 10 C | 283.15 K |
| 12 C | 285.15 K |
| 20 C | 293.15 K |
The symbol for celsius is C.
Celsius is a temperature scale where water freezes at 0 and boils at 100 at standard atmospheric pressure.
It is used worldwide for weather, cooking, science, medicine, appliances, and everyday temperature readings.
Celsius to Fahrenheit uses F = C x 9/5 + 32.
The symbol for kelvin is K.
kelvin is a temperature unit supported by this converter. The symbol for kelvin is K.
Kelvin are used when comparing temperature values in calculators, reference tables, and technical notes.
This page uses the temperature conversion factor stored for kelvin to keep results consistent across the calculator and table.
To convert degrees celsius to kelvin, use K = C × 274.15. This is the main C to K formula used by the calculator and table.
1 C equals 274.15 K.
1 K equals -272.15 C.
C to K is the abbreviated form of celsius to kelvin. It uses C for celsius and K for kelvin.