Convert Kelvin to degrees Celsius
Enter a Kelvin value below and convert to degrees Celsius
K
1 Kelvin =
-272.15 degrees Celsius
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How to convert Kelvin to degrees Celsius
To convert Kelvin to degrees Celsius, subtract 273.15 from a Kelvin value.
Formula °C = K - 273.15
Example: Convert 100 Kelvin to degrees Celsius Calculations: 100 K - 273.15 = -173.15 °C
Kelvin (K)
The Kelvin is a temperature scale that starts at 0 K, which is the lowest possible temperature of absolute zero or -273.15 °C, with an increment of 1 K equal to 1 °C.
Degree Celsius (°C)
The degree Celsius is a unit of temperature that, at a pressure of 1 atmosphere, the freezing point of water is 0 °C and the boiling point of water is 100 °C.