How do you convert Kelvin to Celsius?

Use °C = K − 273.15.

Detailed answer

Subtract 273.15 from kelvin to get degrees Celsius. Example: 273.15 K = 0 °C.

Relationship context

Laboratory and physics data often use kelvin; weather and everyday use use °C.

Quick conversion table

Kelvin (k)Celsius (c)
0-273.15
200-73.15
273.150
Kelvin (k)Celsius (c)
30026.85
310.1537
373.15100

More Kelvin converters

Dedicated pages from Kelvin to the other scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Rankine).