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The conversion from Celsius to kelvin involves adding 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. This is because kelvin is an absolute scale starting from absolute zero, which is -273.15°C, so to convert Celsius temperature into kelvin, you simply shift the scale by 273.15 units upwards.
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Result in kelvin:
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 the lowest temperature possible and equals -273.15°C. So, every Celsius value shifts by 273.15 to align with kelvin’s zero point. For example, converting 10°C:
- Start with Celsius temperature: 10°C
- Add 273.15 to it: 10 + 273.15
- Result: 283.15 K
Conversion Example
- Convert 25°C to kelvin:
- Start with 25°C
- Add 273.15: 25 + 273.15 = 298.15 K
- Convert -5°C to kelvin:
- Start with -5°C
- Add 273.15: -5 + 273.15 = 268.15 K
- Convert 0°C to kelvin:
- Start with 0°C
- Add 273.15: 0 + 273.15 = 273.15 K
- Convert 100°C to kelvin:
- Start with 100°C
- Add 273.15: 100 + 273.15 = 373.15 K
- Convert -20°C to kelvin:
- Start with -20°C
- Add 273.15: -20 + 273.15 = 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 helps you quickly find the kelvin equivalent of Celsius values between -15°C and 35°C. You simply look up the Celsius value on the left column and read the kelvin conversion on the right. It useful for quick references without calculation.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is the kelvin temperature when 10 degrees Celsius is converted?
- How do you convert 10°C to kelvin accurately?
- Is 10 Celsius equal to 283 kelvin or more?
- What formula do I use to change 10°C into kelvin scale?
- Does converting 10 degrees Celsius to kelvin require adding 273.15?
- How many kelvin correspond to 10°C in scientific measurements?
- Can you show me the kelvin value for 10 Celsius temperature?
Conversion Definitions
Celsius (°C): Celsius is a temperature scale based on the freezing and boiling points of water, set at 0°C and 100°C respectively. It is widely used in daily weather reports, scientific measurements, and cooking. The scale increments by degrees where water freezes and boils at standard atmospheric pressure.
Kelvin (K): Kelvin is the SI base unit of temperature, starting at absolute zero, which is the lowest theoretically possible temperature. It uses the same incremental size as Celsius, but zero kelvin equals -273.15°C. It commonly used in science to measure very low temperatures or thermodynamic temperature.
Conversion FAQs
Why does kelvin conversion add 273.15 to Celsius?
The kelvin scale begins at absolute zero, the point where particles have minimum thermal motion. Since absolute zero equals -273.15°C, converting Celsius to kelvin means shifting the scale by that amount. Adding 273.15 aligns Celsius temperatures to kelvin’s absolute starting point.
Can kelvin temperatures be negative?
No, kelvin temperatures cannot be negative because kelvin starts at absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature. Any temperature below zero kelvin would be physically impossible according to current scientific understanding.
Is the size of one kelvin degree the same as one Celsius degree?
Yes, the kelvin and Celsius scales have the same degree increments. One kelvin degree equals one Celsius degree in size, so the only difference is their starting points. Kelvin starts at absolute zero, Celsius at water’s freezing point.
How precise is the 273.15 constant in conversions?
The 273.15 constant is a defined value based on water’s freezing point and absolute zero. While in scientific work, more exact values can be used, 273.15 is precise enough for most temperature conversions between Celsius and kelvin.
Can I convert kelvin back to Celsius using the same formula?
To convert kelvin back to Celsius, subtract 273.15 from the kelvin temperature. This inverse operation shifts the temperature scale back from absolute zero to the Celsius freezing point reference.
