How to convert degrees celsius to degrees kelvin

1 degrees celsius (C) is equal to 274.15 degrees kelvin (K). Conversely, 1 degrees kelvin (K) is equal to -272.15 degrees celsius (C). 0 degrees celsius (C) is equal to 273.15 degrees kelvin (K). Conversely, 0 degrees kelvin (K) is equal to -273.15 degrees celsius (C).

Step by step guide to convert degrees celsius to degrees kelvin

Shorthand (abbreviation) form

$$^\circ C +\ 273.15 = 273.15\ ^\circ K$$

Longhand form

$$^\circ Celsius = (x + \ 273.15)\ ^\circ Kelvin$$

Where x is the number of Celsius.

Some common uses

• -273.15 Celsius = 0 Kelvin (absolute zero)
• 0 Celsius = 273.15 K (water melting temperature)
• 100 Celsius = 374.15 K (water boiling temperature)

Please see the conversion table below for $Celsius$ to other measurement conversions.
Wikipedia page for Conversion of scales of temperature