Kelvin (K) to Celsius (C) Converter

1 K = -272.15 C

To convert Kelvin (K) to Celsius (C), multiply the value by -272.15 — one K is exactly -272.15 C. Both are units of Temperature. The table below lists the most-searched conversions, and the converter handles any value.

Formula

C = K × -272.15

K to C conversion table

K	C
1 K	-272.15 C
2 K	-271.15 C
3 K	-270.15 C
5 K	-268.15 C
10 K	-263.15 C
15 K	-258.15 C
20 K	-253.15 C
25 K	-248.15 C
30 K	-243.15 C
50 K	-223.15 C
75 K	-198.15 C
100 K	-173.15 C
150 K	-123.15 C
200 K	-73.15 C
500 K	226.85 C
1000 K	726.85 C

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Frequently asked questions

How many C are in 1 K?+

1 Kelvin equals -272.15 Celsius, so 1 K = -272.15 C.

What is the formula to convert K to C?+

Multiply the number of Kelvin by -272.15. In other words: C = K × -272.15.

How much is 1 K in C?+

1 Kelvin = -272.15 Celsius (1 K = -272.15 C).

Is this conversion exact?+

Yes. The factor used is the unit’s official definition; results are rounded to 10 significant digits for readability.

Other common conversions

1 K → C 2 K → C 3 K → C 5 K → C 10 K → C 15 K → C 20 K → C 25 K → C 30 K → C 50 K → C 75 K → C 100 K → C 150 K → C 200 K → C 500 K → C 1000 K → C