Sumwise

Kelvins to degrees Celsius

°C = K − 273.15

Reverse: degrees Celsius to kelvins

Ad · pair-top

How to convert kelvins to degrees Celsius

Temperature scales start from different zero points, so the conversion is not a single multiplication. Use the formula above: °C = K − 273.15. For example, 20 k is -253.15 c.

Quick estimate

Work through the formula above for exact results; for weather temperatures, “double and add 30” (°C to °F) or “take 30 and halve” (°F to °C) gets within a few degrees.

Where it comes up

Temperature conversions come up in weather forecasts, cooking and oven settings, body temperature and science classes.

kelvinsdegrees 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
6 k-267.15 c
7 k-266.15 c
8 k-265.15 c
9 k-264.15 c
10 k-263.15 c
11 k-262.15 c
12 k-261.15 c
13 k-260.15 c
14 k-259.15 c
15 k-258.15 c
16 k-257.15 c
17 k-256.15 c
18 k-255.15 c
19 k-254.15 c
20 k-253.15 c
25 k-248.15 c
30 k-243.15 c
40 k-233.15 c
50 k-223.15 c
60 k-213.15 c
70 k-203.15 c
75 k-198.15 c
80 k-193.15 c
90 k-183.15 c
100 k-173.15 c
120 k-153.15 c
150 k-123.15 c
200 k-73.15 c
250 k-23.15 c
300 k26.85 c
400 k126.85 c
500 k226.85 c
750 k476.85 c
1,000 k726.85 c
1,500 k1,226.85 c
2,000 k1,726.85 c
5,000 k4,726.85 c
10,000 k9,726.85 c

Questions

How many degrees Celsius are in a kelvin?

This is a temperature scale, so it depends on the value: use °C = K − 273.15.

How do I convert kelvins to degrees Celsius in a spreadsheet?

Put the temperature in A1 and type =A1-273.15.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.