ConvertOnlineKelvin to Celsius calculator
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Kelvin to Celsius formula
Use this formula to convert kelvin to celsius:
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Kelvin to Celsius Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Kelvin to Celsius.
| Kelvin (K) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 K | -273.15 °C |
| 1 K | -272.15 °C |
| 2 K | -271.15 °C |
| 5 K | -268.15 °C |
| 10 K | -263.15 °C |
| 20 K | -253.15 °C |
| 50 K | -223.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
Worked example
Convert 320 Kelvin to Celsius
Celsius = 320 - 273.15 = 46.85 Celsius
About these units
Kelvin
The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale named after the Scottish physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering applications where an absolute temperature reference is required. The Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, the point at which all molecular motion ceases. The freezing point of water on the Kelvin scale is 273.15 K, and the boiling point is 373.15 K.
Celsius
Celsius is a unit of temperature measurement that is part of the metric system. It is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who developed the scale. The Celsius scale sets the freezing point of water at 0 degrees and the boiling point at 100 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure. It is widely used in scientific and everyday contexts around the world.
Frequently asked questions
Is 0 Kelvin equal to -273.15 degrees Celsius?
What is the difference between Kelvin and Celsius scales?
Why do we subtract 273.15 to convert Kelvin to Celsius?
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