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Celsius (°C) vs Kelvin (K)

See the key differences, formulas, and conversion table.

1 °C equals

274.15 K

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1 K equals

-272.15 °C

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Celsius (°C) (°C)Kelvin (K) (K)Celsius (°C) (°C) ←
1 °C274.15 K1 K = -272.15 °C
5 °C278.15 K5 K = -268.15 °C
10 °C283.15 K10 K = -263.15 °C
20 °C293.15 K20 K = -253.15 °C
25 °C298.15 K25 K = -248.15 °C
50 °C323.15 K50 K = -223.15 °C
100 °C373.15 K100 K = -173.15 °C
200 °C473.15 K200 K = -73.15 °C
500 °C773.15 K500 K = 226.85 °C
1000 °C1,273.15 K1000 K = 726.85 °C

Celsius (°C) to Kelvin (K) formula

K = °C × 274.15

Kelvin (K) to Celsius (°C) formula

°C = K × -272.15

// Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Celsius (°C) and Kelvin (K)?
Celsius (°C) (°C) and Kelvin (K) (K) are both units of temperature. 1 °C = 274.15 K, and 1 K = -272.15 °C.
How do you convert Celsius (°C) to Kelvin (K)?
To convert Celsius (°C) to Kelvin (K), multiply by 274.15. Formula: K = °C × 274.15.
How do you convert Kelvin (K) to Celsius (°C)?
To convert Kelvin (K) to Celsius (°C), multiply by -272.15. Formula: °C = K × -272.15.

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