10 degrees Celsius is equal to 283.15 Kelvin.
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To convert Celsius to Kelvin, you add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. This shifts the scale so that absolute zero (the coldest possible temperature) becomes zero on the Kelvin scale, which avoids negative numbers in temperature measurement.
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Result in k:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius (c) to Kelvin (k) is:
k = c + 273.15
This formula works because the Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, which is -273.15°C. By adding 273.15 to the Celsius temperature, you shift the zero point to absolute zero, making Kelvin always positive.
Example: To convert 10°C to Kelvin:
- Start with the Celsius value: 10°C
- Add 273.15: 10 + 273.15 = 283.15
- The result is 283.15 K
Conversion Example
- Convert 25°C to K:
- Take 25°C
- Add 273.15: 25 + 273.15 = 298.15
- Result: 298.15 K
- Convert -5°C to K:
- Start with -5°C
- Add 273.15: -5 + 273.15 = 268.15
- Kelvin value: 268.15 K
- Convert 0°C to K:
- Use 0°C
- Add 273.15: 0 + 273.15 = 273.15
- Kelvin temperature is 273.15 K
- Convert 100°C to K:
- Take 100°C
- Add 273.15: 100 + 273.15 = 373.15
- Final result: 373.15 K
- Convert -20°C to K:
- Begin with -20°C
- Add 273.15: -20 + 273.15 = 253.15
- This equals 253.15 K
Conversion Chart
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | 258.15 |
| -10.0 | 263.15 |
| -5.0 | 268.15 |
| 0.0 | 273.15 |
| 5.0 | 278.15 |
| 10.0 | 283.15 |
| 15.0 | 288.15 |
| 20.0 | 293.15 |
| 25.0 | 298.15 |
| 30.0 | 303.15 |
| 35.0 | 308.15 |
This chart shows Celsius temperatures in the left column and their Kelvin equivalents on the right. To find Kelvin for any Celsius value in the range, you can add 273.15. Use this chart for quick reference when converting temperatures.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is 10 degrees Celsius in Kelvin?
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- What does 10°C equal on the Kelvin scale?
- Can you show me the math converting 10 Celsius to Kelvin?
- How much higher is 10°C than absolute zero in Kelvin?
- Why do we add 273.15 when converting 10°C to Kelvin?
Conversion Definitions
Celsius (c): Celsius is a temperature scale where 0 degrees marks the freezing point of water, and 100 degrees is the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure. It’s used widely for weather forecasts and scientific measurements in most countries, except the US.
Kelvin (k): Kelvin is the SI unit for temperature, starting at absolute zero — the theoretical lowest possible temperature where all particle motion stops. Kelvin is used mainly in physics and engineering, and does not use degrees but kelvins.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 273.15 added to Celsius when converting to Kelvin?
The 273.15 value shifts the Celsius scale to start from absolute zero, which is the coldest possible temperature. This makes Kelvin an absolute scale without negative values, simplifying calculations in physics and thermodynamics.
Can Kelvin ever be negative when converting from Celsius?
No, Kelvin cannot be negative because it starts at absolute zero (-273.15°C). Since you add 273.15 to Celsius, any valid Celsius temperature will produce a Kelvin value zero or greater, never less.
Are Celsius and Kelvin scales equally spaced?
Yes, the size of one degree Celsius is equal to one kelvin. Only their zero points differ. This means a change of 1°C equals a change of 1 K, making conversions straightforward by just shifting the zero.
Is it possible to convert Kelvin to Celsius with the same formula?
Yes, to convert Kelvin to Celsius you subtract 273.15 from the Kelvin temperature. This reverses the addition done earlier, bringing the temperature back to the Celsius scale.
Why do scientific fields prefer Kelvin over Celsius?
Kelvin is preferred because it starts at absolute zero, allowing scientists to work with absolute temperature values without negatives. It’s essential in thermodynamics and physics where absolute temperature comparisons matter.