Kelvins to Degrees Celsius Converter
Type a value in kelvins to see it in degrees Celsius. It works both ways: type in the degrees Celsius box to convert back.
Formula
°C = K − 273.15
Kelvins to degrees Celsius table
| Kelvins | Degrees Celsius |
|---|---|
| 0 K | -273.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
| 200 K | -73.15 °C |
| 250 K | -23.15 °C |
| 273.15 K | 0 °C |
| 293.15 K | 20 °C |
| 300 K | 26.85 °C |
| 310.15 K | 37 °C |
| 373.15 K | 100 °C |
| 500 K | 226.85 °C |
| 1,000 K | 726.85 °C |
Worked examples
100 K in degrees Celsius
100 K
-173.15 °C
Worked out with the rule above: use the formula °C = K − 273.15.
293.15 K in degrees Celsius
293.15 K
20 °C
Worked out with the rule above: use the formula °C = K − 273.15.
500 K in degrees Celsius
500 K
226.85 °C
Worked out with the rule above: use the formula °C = K − 273.15.
About Kelvins to Degrees Celsius Converter
This converter turns kelvins into degrees Celsius as you type, and works the other way too: type in the degrees Celsius box to convert back. To convert kelvins to degrees Celsius, use the formula °C = K − 273.15. For example, 100 K is -173.15 °C, and 293.15 K is 20 °C.
Temperature scales start from different zero points, so you cannot convert them with a single factor. Each conversion adds or subtracts an offset as well as scaling. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Kelvins to Degrees Celsius Converter
- Type the amount in kelvins in the first box.
- Read the answer in degrees Celsius in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the degrees Celsius box instead, or use the swap button to open the degrees Celsius to kelvins page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Reading a weather forecast from another country
- Checking a body temperature reading
- Science homework and lab work
- Converting a recipe oven temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is 293.15 K in degrees Celsius?
293.15 K is 20 °C. To work it out, use the formula °C = K − 273.15.
How do I convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?
To convert kelvins to degrees Celsius, use the formula °C = K − 273.15. For example, 500 K is 226.85 °C.
How do I convert degrees Celsius to kelvins?
Going the other way, use the formula K = °C + 273.15. The degrees Celsius to kelvins converter does this for you.
What is 310.15 K in degrees Celsius?
310.15 K is 37 °C.
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit the same?
Minus 40 degrees is the same on both scales. Below that, the Fahrenheit number is lower; above it, the Fahrenheit number is higher.