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Result274.15 K1 °C = 274.15 K
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°C to K Converter
Convert degree Celsius (°C) to kelvin (K). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through kelvin
Enter a degree Celsius value to calculate kelvin with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| degree Celsiusfrom °C | °C | 1 |
| degree Fahrenheitfrom °C | °F | 33.8 |
| kelvinfrom °C | K | 274.15 |
| degree Rankinefrom °C | °R | 493.47 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
°C to K Conversion Reference
Degree Celsius (°C) and kelvin (K) are units of temperature. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Degree Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 1 °C | 274.15 K |
| 5 °C | 278.15 K |
| 10 °C | 283.15 K |
| 100 °C | 373.15 K |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
K to °C (kelvin to degree Celsius)