Convert Kelvin to Degrees Celsius
1 kelvin = -272.15 degrees celsius. Multiply by 1, then − 273.15.
Kelvin to Degrees Celsius table
| Kelvin | Degrees Celsius |
|---|---|
| 1 K | -272.15 °C |
| 2 K | -271.15 °C |
| 3 K | -270.15 °C |
| 4 K | -269.15 °C |
| 5 K | -268.15 °C |
| 10 K | -263.15 °C |
| 20 K | -253.15 °C |
| 25 K | -248.15 °C |
| 50 K | -223.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
| 500 K | 226.85 °C |
| 1000 K | 726.85 °C |
About these units
The kelvin (K) is an SI base or derived unit of temperature.
The celsius (°C) is a metric unit of temperature.
Going the other way, 1 celsius = 274.15 kelvin. Temperature is the one everyday conversion that is not a simple multiplication — every scale has its own zero point. Type a value below and see it on all scales at once, including the Kelvin and Rankine absolute scales used in science and engineering.
Frequently asked
- How many degrees celsius are in a kelvin?
- 1 kelvin = -272.15 degrees celsius.
- How do you convert kelvin to degrees celsius?
- Multiply by 1, then − 273.15.
- What is 10 K in °C?
- 10 K = -263.15 °C.