°C = K − 273.15 1 °C = 274.15 K (temperature scales have offsets, so this is a single point, not a factor)
Converted value
1 K = −272.15 °C1 K = -272.15 °C
0 K = absolute zero = −273.15 °C K = °C + 273.15
Result in Celsius (°C)
−272.15
Common temperature conversions
−40 °C
−40 °F
0 °C
32 °F
20 °C
68 °F
37 °C
98.6 °F
100 °C
212 °F
32 °F
0 °C
98.6 °F
37 °C
0 K
−273.15 °C
Kelvin to Celsius conversion table
Kelvin to Celsius
Kelvin (K)
Celsius (°C)
0 K
-273.15 °C
77 K
-196.15 °C
233.15 K
-40 °C
273.15 K
0 °C
293.15 K
20 °C
298.15 K
25 °C
310.15 K
37 °C
373.15 K
100 °C
The formula
°C = K − 273.15
0 K = absolute zero = −273.15 °C. K = °C + 273.15. These are exact definitions, so the only rounding is in the displayed result (10 significant digits).
When you need it
Kelvin to Celsius turns lab and physics values into everyday temperatures. Subtract 273.15. Liquid nitrogen boils at about 77 K, which is around −196 °C.