How do you convert degrees Celsius to kelvins?

Use the formula kelvins = degrees Celsius + 273.15.

What is 0 degrees Celsius in kelvins?

0 degrees Celsius equals 273.15 kelvins.

Celsius to Kelvin Converter

Convert degrees Celsius to kelvins with accurate results.

Quick Answer

1 °C = 274.15 K

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274.15 K

1 °C = 274.15 K

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Conversion Summary

1 degree Celsius equals 274.15 kelvins.

1 kelvin = -272.15 degrees Celsius.

Equivalent Values

1 °C equals:

274.15 K: Kelvin
33.8 °F: Fahrenheit
493.47 °R: Rankine

Formula

K = °C + 273.15

kelvins = degrees Celsius + 273.15

Example

Convert 0 degrees Celsius to kelvins:

0 + 273.15= 273.15 K

Celsius to Kelvin Conversion Table

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Cold and freezing reference values

-40 °C= 233.15 K -20 °C= 253.15 K 0 °C= 273.15 K 1 °C= 274.15 K

Everyday and scientific reference values

10 °C= 283.15 K 20 °C= 293.15 K 32 °C= 305.15 K 37 °C= 310.15 K 50 °C= 323.15 K 100 °C= 373.15 K 212 °C= 485.15 K 273.15 °C= 546.3 K

Conversion Methodology

Convertora normalizes each temperature through the Kelvin scale using the internationally defined Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin and Rankine relationships. Results are rounded only for display.

Last Updated: July 2026