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Result-272.15 °C1 K = -272.15 °C
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K to °C Converter
Convert kelvin (K) to degree Celsius (°C). 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 kelvin value to calculate degree Celsius 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 K | °C | -272.15 |
| degree Fahrenheitfrom K | °F | -457.87 |
| kelvinfrom K | K | 1 |
| degree Rankinefrom K | °R | 1.8 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
K to °C Conversion Reference
Kelvin (K) and degree Celsius (°C) are units of temperature. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Kelvin (K) | Degree Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 K | -272.15 °C |
| 5 K | -268.15 °C |
| 10 K | -263.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
°C to K (degree Celsius to kelvin)