Kelvin to Celsius Converter
Convertisseur de Température Gratuit, Convertissez Celsius, Fahrenheit et Kelvin avec Formules
1Kelvin=-272.15Celsius
1 Celsius = 274.15 Kelvin
Kelvin
- Symbol
- K
- System
- Metric/Imperial
- Dimension
- Various
Celsius
- Symbol
- °C
- System
- Metric/Imperial
- Dimension
- Various
Quick Reference Table
| Kelvin | Celsius | Celsius | Kelvin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -272.15 | 1 | 274.15 |
| 2 | -271.15 | 2 | 275.15 |
| 3 | -270.15 | 3 | 276.15 |
| 5 | -268.15 | 5 | 278.15 |
| 10 | -263.15 | 10 | 283.15 |
| 25 | -248.15 | 25 | 298.15 |
| 50 | -223.15 | 50 | 323.15 |
| 100 | -173.15 | 100 | 373.15 |
| 500 | 226.85 | 500 | 773.15 |
| 1000 | 726.85 | 1000 | 1273.15 |
Conversion Formula
Celsius = Kelvin × -272.15
Kelvin = Celsius × 274.15
Factors are from BIPM SI brochure and NIST SP 811, stored unrounded and computed via a base unit. Reverse factor is 1 ÷ -272.15.
How to convert Kelvin to Celsius
Multiply the value in kelvin by -272.15 to get celsius. For example, 5 Kelvin = -268.15 Celsius. All results in the température converter update instantly as you type, so you can see every unit at once without manual math.
Common mistakes
Do not round the factor to -272 too early — keep full precision until the final display. For température, always verify critical calculations (medicine, engineering) with a second source.
FAQ
- How many Celsius in 1 Kelvin?
- 1 Kelvin = -272.15 Celsius.
- How many Kelvin in 1 Celsius?
- 1 Celsius = 274.15 Kelvin.
- What is the source?
- BIPM/NIST via OmniConverter base-unit engine. Source table and formula above are exact.
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