Kelvins to degrees Celsius converter

°C = K − 273.15. To convert kelvins to degrees Celsius, subtract 273.15. Example: 300 K = 26.85 °C.

Result (°C)

°C = K − 273.15 · Swap: Degrees Celsius to kelvins

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Kelvins to degrees Celsius chart

KelvinsDegrees Celsius
0 K-273.15 °C
77 K-196.15 °C
173.15 K-100 °C
233.15 K-40 °C
253.15 K-20 °C
273.15 K0 °C
283.15 K10 °C
293.15 K20 °C
298.15 K25 °C
310.15 K37 °C
373.15 K100 °C
1000 K726.85 °C

How to convert kelvins to degrees Celsius

Formula: °C = K − 273.15. Worked example: 300 K = 26.85 °C.

About these units

The kelvin is the SI unit; the scale starts at absolute zero (0 K = −273.15 °C) and one kelvin equals one Celsius degree, so the conversion is a plain addition: K = °C + 273.15. Light colour temperatures such as 2700 K or 6500 K use the same unit.

Category: temperature. Results on this page are calculated in your browser and rounded to 7 significant digits; the table above uses 6. For other units of temperature open the full unit converter, or use the reverse page — degrees celsius to kelvins.

FAQ

How do you convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?

Use °C = K − 273.15. 300 K = 26.85 °C.

What is 37 K in degrees Celsius?

37 K = -236.15 °C.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes — it uses the official definitions (the Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin scale definitions) and shows results rounded to 7 significant digits.

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