Temperature

Kelvin to Celsius Converter

1 K = -272.15 °C. Enter any value and the result updates instantly.

Quick answer 1 K = -272.15 °C Kelvin to Celsius uses this formula: °C = K - 273.15

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Use this for: Use exact formulas for cooking, weather, and thermostat settings. Round the final value to the nearest degree when precision is not important.

How to convert Kelvin to Celsius

  1. Type the Kelvin value in the calculator.
  2. Keep Kelvin selected as the from unit and Celsius selected as the to unit.
  3. Use the instant result, or copy it with the copy button.

Kelvin to Celsius chart

KelvinCelsius
-40 K-313.15 °C
0 K-273.15 °C
10 K-263.15 °C
20 K-253.15 °C
37 K-236.15 °C
100 K-173.15 °C

Formula

°C = K - 273.15

Example: 1 K = -272.15 °C.

Source

Temperature scale relationships from SI thermodynamic temperature definitions.

Reference definition · Conversion methodology

Common questions

How do I convert Kelvin to Celsius?

Enter the Kelvin value in the converter, or multiply by the factor shown in the formula. °C = K - 273.15.

What is 1 K = -272.15 °C?

1 K = -272.15 °C. The chart on this page gives more common Kelvin to Celsius values.

Where does this temperature conversion come from?

Temperature scale relationships from SI thermodynamic temperature definitions. ConverterBase uses stable definitions and fixed conversion factors, not live or rounded market data.

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