Convert kelvin to Celsius - Temperature Conversions

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Convert K to °C

How to convert K to °C: Enter a value in the K field and click on the "Calculate °C" button. Your answer will appear in the °C field.

Conversion Definitions

The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kelvin and Celsius.

What is kelvin (K)?

Kelvin is a unit of temperature in the Metric System. The symbol for kelvin is K. The freezing point is 273.15K and the boiling point is 373.15K.

What is degrees Celsius (°C)?

Degrees Celsius is a unit of temperature in the Metric System. The symbol for degrees Celsius is °C. The freezing point is 0°C and the boiling point is 100°C.

Conversion Formula

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The formula to convert from kelvin to Celsius is:

Celsius = kelvin - 273.15

Conversion Example

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kelvin to Celsius Conversion Example

Task: Convert 300 kelvin to °C (show work)

Formula:
K - 273.15 = °C

Calculations:
300K - 273.15 = 26.85°C

Result:
300K is equal to 26.85°C

Conversion Table

For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kelvin to Celsius.

kelvin to Celsius Conversion Chart

kelvin (K)	Celsius (°C)
0 K	-273.15 °C
25 K	-248.15 °C
50 K	-223.15 °C
75 K	-198.15 °C
100 K	-173.15 °C
125 K	-148.15 °C
150 K	-123.15 °C
175 K	-98.15 °C
200 K	-73.15 °C
225 K	-48.15 °C
250 K	-23.15 °C
275 K	1.85 °C
300 K	26.85 °C
325 K	51.85 °C
350 K	76.85 °C
375 K	101.85 °C
400 K	126.85 °C
425 K	151.85 °C
450 K	176.85 °C
475 K	201.85 °C
500 K	226.85 °C

Related Units

This table provides a summary of the Temperature units within their respective measurement systems.

Unit	Symbol	Measurement System	Freezing	Boiling	Absolute Zero
Fahrenheit	°F	US Customary Units/Imperial System	32°F	212°F	-459.67°F
Celsius	°C	Metric System	0°C	100°C	-273.15°C
kelvin	K	Metric System	273.15K	373.15K	0K

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