How to convert kelvins to degrees Celsius
Use the formula °C = K − 273.15.
Formula
°C = K − 273.15
Example: 300 K is 26.85 °C.
Kelvin to Celsius chart
| Kelvins (K) | Degrees Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 K | -273.15 °C |
| 100 K | -173.15 °C |
| 200 K | -73.15 °C |
| 250 K | -23.15 °C |
| 273.15 K | 0 °C |
| 280 K | 6.85 °C |
| 290 K | 16.85 °C |
| 293.15 K | 20 °C |
| 300 K | 26.85 °C |
| 310 K | 36.85 °C |
| 373.15 K | 100 °C |
| 400 K | 126.85 °C |
| 500 K | 226.85 °C |
| 1,000 K | 726.85 °C |
Values are rounded to at most four decimals. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
Kelvin starts at absolute zero, −273.15 °C, and uses steps of the same size as Celsius.
The Celsius scale puts the freezing point of water at 0 °C and its boiling point at 100 °C at sea level.
Need the other direction? Use the Celsius to Kelvin converter. For every temperature unit at once, open the Temperature Converter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert Kelvin to Celsius?
°C = K − 273.15. For example, 300 K is 26.85 °C.
How do I convert kelvins to degrees Celsius?
Use the formula °C = K − 273.15. For example: 300 K is 26.85 °C.
What is 300 kelvins in degrees Celsius?
300 kelvins is 26.85 degrees Celsius.