Kelvin to Celsius

Free instant kelvin to celsius converter. °C = K − 273.15.

-272.15
Formula
°C = K − 273.15

Common Kelvin to Celsius values

Kelvin (K)Celsius (°C)
0-273.15
100-173.15
200-73.15
273.150
30026.85
373.15100
500226.85
1000726.85

How does Kelvin to Celsius conversion work?

Type a value in the Kelvin (K) field and the equivalent in Celsius (°C) appears instantly to the right. The math uses the exact formula shown above — no rounding errors, no approximations beyond standard floating-point precision. Use the swap button to flip the units and see the inverse conversion.

Kelvin. The SI base unit for temperature, used in science. 0 K is absolute zero (−273.15 °C). No degree symbol — just "K".

Celsius. The metric temperature unit. 0 °C is the freezing point of water; 100 °C is the boiling point at sea level.

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Conversion factors come from the official standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO definitions where applicable). Values are precise to standard floating-point limits.

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Frequently asked

What is the formula for converting Kelvin to Celsius?+
The formula is: °C = K − 273.15. Type any value into the calculator above and the result appears instantly.
How do I convert Celsius back to Kelvin?+
Click the swap button (⇄) above to go to the Celsius → Kelvin converter, or use the inverse formula derived from the one shown.
Why does temperature conversion use offset, not just multiplication?+
Unlike most units, the zero point of Celsius and Fahrenheit are different (water freezes at 0 °C but 32 °F). That offset must be subtracted before — or added after — the multiplication. Kelvin shares the same scale as Celsius but starts at absolute zero (−273.15 °C).

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