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Kelvin to Celsius Converter

Convert temperatures between Kelvin and Celsius with absolute-zero validation.

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Use this when you need:

Translate cryogenic readings in Kelvin to Celsius
Check Celsius process limits against absolute-zero constraints
Teach the Kelvin/Celsius relationship in classrooms

You’ll get:Temperature

How this is calculated

Formula:

C = K - 273.15

In plain language:

Celsius is Kelvin shifted by 273.15 degrees. Subtract to go to °C, add to return to K.

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When to use this calculator

Translate cryogenic readings in Kelvin to Celsius
Check Celsius process limits against absolute-zero constraints
Teach the Kelvin/Celsius relationship in classrooms

Last updated: December 6, 2025

Kelvin ↔ Celsius in one step

Kelvin and Celsius differ only by an offset: °C = K – 273.15. This tool applies that shift in both directions and blocks values below absolute zero.

How the conversion works

$T_{°C} = T_K - 273.15$
$T_K = T_{°C} + 273.15$

Units and conversions

Unit	Symbol	Relation
Kelvin	K	base; minimum 0
Celsius	°C	$\\text{°C} = \\text{K} - 273.15$

Worked examples

310 K → °C
$310 - 273.15 = 36.85\\,°\\text{C}$ .
-40 °C → K
$-40 + 273.15 = 233.15\\,\\text{K}$ .
0 °C → K
$0 + 273.15 = 273.15\\,\\text{K}$ exactly.

Tips and pitfalls

Kelvin cannot be negative; Celsius inputs below -273.15 °C are blocked.
Use Kelvin for calculations involving thermodynamics; use Celsius for day-to-day ranges.
Keep two decimals for lab reports; round to whole numbers for household uses.

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Version:: v1.0.0
Last reviewed:: Dec 6, 2025
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Last updated: December 6, 2025

Kelvin ↔ Celsius in one step

Kelvin and Celsius differ only by an offset: °C = K – 273.15. This tool applies that shift in both directions and blocks values below absolute zero.

How the conversion works

$T_{°C} = T_K - 273.15$
$T_K = T_{°C} + 273.15$

Units and conversions

Unit	Symbol	Relation
Kelvin	K	base; minimum 0
Celsius	°C	$\\text{°C} = \\text{K} - 273.15$

Worked examples

310 K → °C
$310 - 273.15 = 36.85\\,°\\text{C}$ .
-40 °C → K
$-40 + 273.15 = 233.15\\,\\text{K}$ .
0 °C → K
$0 + 273.15 = 273.15\\,\\text{K}$ exactly.

Tips and pitfalls

Kelvin cannot be negative; Celsius inputs below -273.15 °C are blocked.
Use Kelvin for calculations involving thermodynamics; use Celsius for day-to-day ranges.
Keep two decimals for lab reports; round to whole numbers for household uses.

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What these terms mean

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When to use this calculator

Kelvin ↔ Celsius in one step

How the conversion works

Units and conversions

Worked examples

Tips and pitfalls

References and further reading

Frequently Asked Questions

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