kelvin to degree Celsius
Live kelvin (K) to degree Celsius (°C) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from kelvin to degree Celsius. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| kelvin (K) | → | degree Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 K | → | -273.149 °C |
| 0.01 K | → | -273.14 °C |
| 0.1 K | → | -273.05 °C |
| 0.5 K | → | -272.65 °C |
| 1 K | → | -272.15 °C |
| 2 K | → | -271.15 °C |
| 5 K | → | -268.15 °C |
| 10 K | → | -263.15 °C |
| 100 K | → | -173.15 °C |
| 1,000 K | → | 726.85 °C |
About the kelvin
Absolute temperature scale. Same size as Celsius, 0 K = absolute zero.
About the degree Celsius
Water freezes at 0°, boils at 100° at standard pressure.
How kelvin to degree Celsius conversion works
Temperature scales are affine: the result needs both a scale factor and a zero-point offset. That is why K to °C cannot be reduced to a simple percentage change.
The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.
Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kelvin to degree Celsius?
Multiply the kelvin value by -272.15 to get it in degree Celsius. For example, 10 K = -263.15 °C.
What is 1 K in °C?
1 K = -272.15 °C.
What is 100 K in °C?
100 K = -173.15 °C.
What is the formula?
Temperature is an affine quantity. The formula depends on the source and target scales; K → °C uses: T(°C) = T(K) × 1 + -273.15, then applies the inverse on the other side.