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Kelvin to Celsius Converter

°C = K × 1 − 273.15. Type any value to convert Kelvin to Celsius.

1 K = -272.15 °C

Formula: °C = K × 1 − 273.15

Common values
Decimals
In every unit 5 units
Degree Celsius (°C) -272.15 °C
Degree Fahrenheit (°F) -457.87 °F
Kelvin (K) 1 K
Degree Rankine (°R) 1.8 °R
Degree Réaumur (°Ré) -217.72 °Ré

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Kelvin to Celsius table

Formula: °C = K × 1 − 273.15

Kelvin (K)Degree Celsius (°C)
-40 K-313.15 °C
-30 K-303.15 °C
-20 K-293.15 °C
-10 K-283.15 °C
-5 K-278.15 °C
0 K-273.15 °C
5 K-268.15 °C
10 K-263.15 °C
15 K-258.15 °C
20 K-253.15 °C
25 K-248.15 °C
30 K-243.15 °C
35 K-238.15 °C
36.6 K-236.55 °C
37 K-236.15 °C
38 K-235.15 °C
40 K-233.15 °C
50 K-223.15 °C
60 K-213.15 °C
70 K-203.15 °C
80 K-193.15 °C
90 K-183.15 °C
100 K-173.15 °C
150 K-123.15 °C
180 K-93.15 °C
200 K-73.15 °C
250 K-23.15 °C

How to use: Kelvin to Celsius

  1. 1 Type the value in Kelvin.
  2. 2 The result in Celsius appears at once – or type in the Celsius field to convert back.
  3. 3 Pick a common value, round to fewer decimals or swap the units with one click.
  4. 4 Copy the result, or open “In every unit” to see the value in all units of temperature.

About this tool

Kelvin (K) is a temperature scale (SI). Degree Celsius (°C) is a temperature scale (SI).

To convert Kelvin to Celsius, multiply by 1, then add -273.15 (°C = K × 1 − 273.15). Example: 0 K = -273.15 °C.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Kelvin to Celsius?

To convert Kelvin to Celsius, multiply by 1, then add -273.15: °C = K × 1 − 273.15. For example 0 K = -273.15 °C.

What is 1 K in Celsius?

1 K = -272.15 °C. The other way round, 1 °C = 274.15 K.

How exact is the result?

The converter uses the official definitions of both units and shows up to 10 significant digits; choose 0–6 decimals to round. Both units are defined exactly in terms of each other, so the factor itself is exact.

Can I convert other units of temperature here?

Yes – choose any of the 5 units of temperature in the From and To lists, or switch to another measurement at the top.