degree Celsius [C] to degree Kelvin [K] Converter
Quick Reference
1 degree Celsius (C) = 274.15 degree Kelvin (K)
1 degree Kelvin (K) = -272.15 degree Celsius (C)
How to Convert degree Celsius to degree Kelvin
1 C = 274.15 K
1 K = -272.15 C
To convert degree Celsius to degree Kelvin, multiply the value by 274.15. To convert degree Kelvin back to degree Celsius, divide by 274.15.
Example: convert 10 C to K:
10 C = 10 x 274.15 = 2741.5 K
degree Celsius
Definition: Degree Celsius (°C) is a unit of temperature on the Celsius scale, which is defined so that the freezing point of water is 0 °C and the boiling point is 100 °C at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/origin: The Celsius scale was originally proposed in 1742 by the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius. He originally defined 0 °C as the boiling point of water and 100 °C as the freezing point, but this was later reversed to its current definition.
Current use: Degree Celsius is the standard unit of temperature used in most of the world, except for the United States and a few other countries. It is used in scientific research, weather reporting, and everyday life.
degree Kelvin
Definition: Degree Kelvin (K) is the base unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI). It is an absolute thermodynamic temperature scale where 0 K is absolute zero, the point at which all molecular motion ceases.
History/origin: The Kelvin scale was proposed by William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, in 1848. It is based on the Celsius scale, but with its zero point at absolute zero (-273.15 °C).
Current use: Degree Kelvin is primarily used in scientific and engineering applications where absolute temperature is required, such as thermodynamics, astrophysics, and low-temperature physics.
degree Celsius to degree Kelvin Conversion Table
| degree Celsius [C] | degree Kelvin [K] |
|---|---|
| 1 C | 274.15 K |
| 2 C | 275.15 K |
| 5 C | 278.15 K |
| 10 C | 283.15 K |
| 20 C | 293.15 K |
| 50 C | 323.15 K |
| 100 C | 373.15 K |
| 200 C | 473.15 K |
| 500 C | 773.15 K |
| 1000 C | 1273.15 K |
Common pairs of Temperature
degree Celsius
degree Kelvin
degree Fahrenheit