Convert Celsius to Kelvin
Enter a value in Celsius to see it instantly in Kelvin, or use the reverse converter below.
Also searched as: centigrade to Kelvin.
Celsius
Definition: A scale where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° at standard atmospheric pressure.
Current use: The standard temperature scale for weather, cooking, and science in most of the world.
Kelvin
Definition: The SI base unit of temperature, starting at absolute zero with no negative values.
Current use: Used in physics, chemistry, and engineering wherever an absolute scale is required.
Celsius to Kelvin Conversion Table
| Celsius [°C] | Kelvin [K] |
|---|---|
| -40 °C | 233.15 K |
| -20 °C | 253.15 K |
| 0 °C | 273.15 K |
| 20 °C | 293.15 K |
| 25 °C | 298.15 K |
| 37 °C | 310.15 K |
| 100 °C | 373.15 K |
How to Convert Celsius to Kelvin
Example: convert 1 °C to K:
Handy Celsius to Kelvin Reference Points
| Celsius [°C] | Kelvin [K] |
|---|---|
| -40 °C | 233.15 K |
| 0 °C | 273.15 K |
| 20 °C | 293.15 K |
| 25 °C | 298.15 K |
| 37 °C | 310.15 K |
| 40 °C | 313.15 K |
| 100 °C | 373.15 K |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin?
K = °C + 273.15. This conversion needs an offset as well as a multiplier because the scales have different zero points.
What is 0 °C in K?
0 °C = 273.15 K.
What is 100 °C in K?
100 °C = 373.15 K.
What is 37 °C in K?
37 °C = 310.15 K.
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