How many Kelvin are in 1 Celsius?

There are exactly 274.15 Kelvin (K) in 1 Celsius (°C). This means that to find the equivalent in Kelvin, you multiply your Celsius value by 274.15. This conversion factor is used worldwide in science, engineering, and everyday measurements.

What is 10 Celsius in Kelvin?

10 Celsius (°C) is exactly 283.15 Kelvin (K). This is calculated by applying the standard conversion factor: 1 °C = 274.15 K.

What is 100 Celsius in Kelvin?

100 Celsius (°C) is exactly 373.15 Kelvin (K). This is calculated by applying the standard conversion factor: 1 °C = 274.15 K.

How do I convert Kelvin back to Celsius?

To convert Kelvin to Celsius, divide the value in Kelvin by 274.15. For example, 1 K = -272.15 °C. You can also use the swap button on the converter above to instantly switch the conversion direction.

Why would I need to convert Celsius to Kelvin?

Converting Celsius to Kelvin is commonly needed in international trade, travel, academic studies, engineering projects, and everyday tasks where different measurement systems are used. Many countries use different standard units, making this conversion essential for accurate communication and calculations.

Is Celsius bigger than Kelvin?

To compare, look at the conversion factor: 1 °C = 274.15 K. If the result is greater than 1, then one Celsius is larger than one Kelvin. Conversely, 1 K = -272.15 °C. Use this relationship to quickly understand the relative size of these two units.

What is the quickest way to convert Celsius to Kelvin?

The quickest way is to multiply your Celsius value by 274.15. For a mental math shortcut, remember that 1 °C is approximately 274.15 K. Round this factor to a convenient number for rough estimates, or use the UnitShift converter above for exact results instantly.

How accurate is this Celsius to Kelvin converter?

This converter uses full floating-point precision (64-bit double precision) for all calculations, ensuring results accurate to approximately 15 significant digits. The conversion factors between Celsius and Kelvin are based on internationally recognized standards. For everyday use, scientific work, and engineering applications, this level of precision exceeds typical requirements.

Celsius → Kelvin

From

274.15K

Conversion Table

Conversion table from Celsius to Kelvin
Celsius (°C)	Kelvin (K)
0.001 °C	273.151 K
0.01 °C	273.16 K
0.1 °C	273.25 K
1 °C	274.15 K
2 °C	275.15 K
3 °C	276.15 K
4 °C	277.15 K
5 °C	278.15 K
10 °C	283.15 K
15 °C	288.15 K
20 °C	293.15 K
25 °C	298.15 K
50 °C	323.15 K
100 °C	373.15 K
250 °C	523.15 K
500 °C	773.15 K
1,000 °C	1,273.15 K
5,000 °C	5,273.15 K
10,000 °C	10,273.15 K

Formula

To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273.15. For example, 5 °C equals 278.15 K. You can also use UnitShift's free online converter above for instant, accurate results without manual calculation.

Celsius → Kelvin: add 273.15

1 °C = 274.15 K. To convert Celsius to Kelvin, multiply the celsius value by 274.15.

Quick Facts

1 °C

274.15 K

1 K

-272.15 °C

10 °C

283.15 K

100 °C

373.15 K

How to Convert Celsius to Kelvin

Converting celsius to kelvin is one of the most common temperature conversions. Whether you're working with international measurements, academic research, or everyday calculations, understanding the relationship between celsius and kelvin is essential. One celsius (°C) equals exactly 274.15 kelvin (K), and conversely, one kelvin equals -272.15 celsius.

This conversion is frequently used in weather forecast interpretation when traveling and cooking and baking temperature adjustments. For quick reference: 10 celsius = 283.15 kelvin, and 100 celsius = 373.15 kelvin. Our converter above handles any value instantly, including decimal and negative numbers which are common in temperature conversions.

The celsius and kelvin are both units of temperature. Unlike most unit conversions that use simple multiplication, temperature conversion requires a formula because the scales have different zero points. Other common applications include scientific and laboratory work and HVAC and climate control systems.

Use the conversion table below for pre-calculated values, or enter any custom number in the converter above. All calculations are performed with full floating-point precision to ensure accuracy for both everyday use and professional applications. Bookmark this page for quick access whenever you need to convert celsius to kelvin.

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