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Celsius to Kelvin Conversion Information
Converting between Celsius (°C) and Kelvin (K) is common in scientific and engineering applications. The Kelvin scale is the SI base unit for temperature and is used extensively in scientific contexts.
How to Convert Celsius to Kelvin
To convert Celsius to Kelvin, use the following formula:
K = °C + 273.15
Celsius to Kelvin Conversion Table
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -273.15°C | 0 K | Absolute zero |
| -100°C | 173.15 K | Very cold |
| 0°C | 273.15 K | Freezing point of water |
| 20°C | 293.15 K | Room temperature |
| 37°C | 310.15 K | Average body temperature |
| 100°C | 373.15 K | Boiling point of water |
Common Celsius to Kelvin Conversions
- 0°C = 273.15 K (freezing point of water)
- 100°C = 373.15 K (boiling point of water at sea level)
- -273.15°C = 0 K (absolute zero)
About Celsius
The Celsius scale is defined so that 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point of water, both at standard atmospheric pressure. It is widely used around the world for most everyday temperature measurements.
About Kelvin
The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale where zero represents absolute zero, the theoretical lowest possible temperature where all molecular motion ceases. Unlike Celsius or Fahrenheit, Kelvin does not use the degree symbol (°) and is simply denoted with K.
The Kelvin and Celsius scales have the same size unit (a one-degree change is the same on both scales), but the Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero.