Kelvin to Celsius Calculator

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Convert Kelvin to Celsius

About This Calculator

This calculator converts temperatures from Kelvin to Celsius using the formula°C = K − 273.15. It supports decimal inputs and provides formatted outputs.

How It Works

Enter a temperature in Kelvin, and the calculator will convert it to Celsius. The conversion is straightforward: subtract 273.15 from the Kelvin value to get the Celsius equivalent.

°C = K - 273.15

Common Temperature Conversion Table

Kelvin (K)Celsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
0 K-273.15°C-459.67°F
100 K-173.15°C-279.67°F
200 K-73.15°C-99.67°F
273.15 K0°C32°F
298.15 K25°C77°F
310.15 K37°C98.6°F
373.15 K100°C212°F
400 K126.85°C260.33°F
500 K226.85°C440.33°F

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kelvin scale?

The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale where 0 K is absolute zero, the theoretical lowest temperature possible.

Why subtract 273.15 to convert Kelvin to Celsius?

Because 0 K is absolute zero, which is -273.15°C, the difference between the Kelvin and Celsius scales is 273.15.

Can I input negative Kelvin values?

No, the Kelvin scale starts at 0 K (absolute zero), so negative values are not physically meaningful.