Kelvin to Celsius Converter
Convert kelvin to celsius instantly.
Temperature conversions
celsius -173.15
fahrenheit -279.67
Fun comparisons
times the freezing point of water 🧊~ 0.37
times human body temperature 🌡️~ 0.32
times the boiling point of water ♨️~ 0.27
How to convert kelvin to celsius
Enter a temperature in kelvin and get the equivalent in celsius instantly. Key reference points: water freezes at 0°C (32°F) and boils at 100°C (212°F), and average body temperature is 37°C (98.6°F).
Kelvin is the absolute temperature scale used in science; Celsius is the everyday scale used in most countries, where 0°C is the freezing point of water.
Need the opposite direction? Convert celsius to kelvin just as easily, or explore all our temperature conversions.
Common kelvin to celsius conversions
| Kelvin (K) | Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 | -272.15 |
| 5 | -268.15 |
| 10 | -263.15 |
| 25 | -248.15 |
| 50 | -223.15 |
| 100 | -173.15 |
| 500 | 226.85 |
| 1000 | 726.85 |
Frequently asked questions
1 kelvin equals -272.15 celsius.
Use the converter above for instant results. For example, 5 K = -268.15 °C.
300 K equals approximately 26.85°C - a warm room temperature.
1 celsius equals 274.15 kelvin.
100 kelvin equals -173.15 celsius.