To convert kelvin to degrees celsius, use C = K ÷ -0.0036744442. This Kelvin to Celsius page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for K to C. It also explains the kelvin to celsius relationship so you can convert kelvin to degrees celsius quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert kelvin to degrees celsius, compare K to C, and check the kelvin to celsius conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Example: convert 273.15 kelvin to degrees celsius
Formula: C = K ÷ -0.0036744442
Calculation: 273.15 ÷ -0.0036744442 = 0 -> 273.15 kelvin = 0 degrees celsius
Result: 273.15 kelvin = 0 degrees celsius
| Kelvin (K) | Degrees Celsius (C) |
|---|---|
| 0 K | -273.15 C |
| 0.01 K | -273.14 C |
| 0.1 K | -273.05 C |
| 1 K | -272.15 C |
| 2 K | -271.15 C |
| 5 K | -268.15 C |
| 10 K | -263.15 C |
| 12 K | -261.15 C |
| 100 K | -173.15 C |
| 273.15 K | 0 C |
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.
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.
To convert kelvin to degrees celsius, use C = K ÷ -0.0036744442. This is the main K to C formula used by the calculator and table.
1 K equals -272.15 C.
1 C equals 274.15 K.
K to C is the abbreviated form of kelvin to celsius. It uses K for kelvin and C for celsius.
Result: 1 Kelvin = -272.15 Celsius
The calculator converts 1 Kelvin to Celsius and formats the result as -272.15 Celsius.
Formula
Convert Kelvin to Celsius, then convert Celsius to Celsius.