Temperature conversion
Kelvin to Celsius
Translate laboratory and scientific temperatures from Kelvin into the more familiar Celsius scale.
Kelvin
1 K
Celsius
-272.15 °C
°C = K − 273.15
The formula
How to convert kelvin to celsius
Apply °C = K − 273.15. For example, 0 K equals -273.15 °C.
Precision
Accurate constants, readable results
OmniUnit calculates with the full stored conversion factor, then displays up to 12 significant digits.
Common kelvin conversions
| Kelvin | Celsius |
|---|---|
| 0 K | -273.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
| 273.15 K | 0 °C |
| 293.15 K | 20 °C |
| 373.15 K | 100 °C |
| 1000 K | 726.85 °C |