How do you convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?

Use the formula degrees Celsius = kelvins − 273.15.

What is 273.15 kelvins in degrees Celsius?

273.15 kelvins equals 0 degrees Celsius.

Kelvin to Celsius Converter

Convert kelvins to degrees Celsius with accurate results.

Quick Answer

1 K = -272.15 °C

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Conversion Summary

1 kelvin equals -272.15 degrees Celsius.

1 degree Celsius = 274.15 kelvins.

Equivalent Values

1 K equals:

-272.15 °C: Celsius
-457.87 °F: Fahrenheit
1.8 °R: Rankine

Formula

°C = K − 273.15

degrees Celsius = kelvins − 273.15

Example

Convert 273.15 kelvins to degrees Celsius:

273.15 − 273.15= 0 °C

Kelvin to Celsius Conversion Table

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Cold and freezing reference values

-40 K= -313.15 °C -20 K= -293.15 °C 0 K= -273.15 °C 1 K= -272.15 °C

Everyday and scientific reference values

10 K= -263.15 °C 20 K= -253.15 °C 32 K= -241.15 °C 37 K= -236.15 °C 50 K= -223.15 °C 100 K= -173.15 °C 212 K= -61.15 °C 273.15 K= 0 °C

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