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The conversion from Celsius to Kelvin involves adding 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. This shifts the scale so that 0 Kelvin represents absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature, and the Celsius value is adjusted accordingly.
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Result in kelvin:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin is simple: K = °C + 273.15. The Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, which is -273.15°C, so by adding 273.15, you move the Celsius temperature up to the Kelvin scale.
For example, with 17°C:
- Start with 17°C
- Add 273.15 to it (since Kelvin offset is 273.15)
- 17 + 273.15 = 290.15 K
This means 17 degrees Celsius equals 290.15 Kelvin.
Conversion Example
- 25°C to Kelvin:
- Start with 25°C
- Add 273.15: 25 + 273.15 = 298.15 K
- -10°C to Kelvin:
- Start with -10°C
- Add 273.15: -10 + 273.15 = 263.15 K
- 0°C to Kelvin:
- Start with 0°C
- Add 273.15: 0 + 273.15 = 273.15 K
- 100°C to Kelvin:
- Start with 100°C
- Add 273.15: 100 + 273.15 = 373.15 K
- -273.15°C to Kelvin:
- Start with -273.15°C
- Add 273.15: -273.15 + 273.15 = 0 K (absolute zero)
Conversion Chart
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -8.0 | 265.15 |
| -4.0 | 269.15 |
| 0.0 | 273.15 |
| 4.0 | 277.15 |
| 8.0 | 281.15 |
| 12.0 | 285.15 |
| 16.0 | 289.15 |
| 20.0 | 293.15 |
| 24.0 | 297.15 |
| 28.0 | 301.15 |
| 32.0 | 305.15 |
| 36.0 | 309.15 |
| 40.0 | 313.15 |
| 42.0 | 315.15 |
Use this chart to quickly find the Kelvin value from Celsius without calculation. Locate the Celsius value in the left column, then read across to find its Kelvin equivalent. If your exact Celsius number is missing, interpolate between closest values.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is 17 degrees Celsius in Kelvin scale?
- How do I convert 17°C temperature to Kelvin?
- What temperature does 17 Celsius correspond to in Kelvin?
- Is 17°C equal to 290 Kelvin or more?
- How much higher is 17 Celsius than 0 Kelvin?
- Convert 17 degrees Celsius into Kelvin without calculator?
- Why does 17 Celsius plus 273.15 give Kelvin value?
Conversion Definitions
Celsius: Celsius is a temperature scale where 0 represents the freezing point of water and 100 is the boiling point at sea level. It is widely used for everyday temperature measurement. The scale is based on the metric system and is sometimes called centigrade.
Kelvin: Kelvin is the SI base unit of temperature, starting at absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature where particles have minimum thermal motion. Kelvin scale is used in science and engineering to measure temperature without negative values.
Conversion FAQs
Why does the Kelvin scale start at 273.15 when converting from Celsius?
Kelvin scale is based on absolute zero, which is the theoretical lowest temperature possible, at -273.15°C. By adding 273.15, Celsius values shift so that 0 Kelvin aligns with absolute zero, removing negative numbers in temperature measurement.
Can I subtract 273.15 from Kelvin to get Celsius?
Yes, converting Kelvin back to Celsius involves subtracting 273.15 from the Kelvin temperature. For example 300 K – 273.15 = 26.85°C. This reverses the original conversion by shifting the scale back.
Is 0 Celsius equal to 0 Kelvin?
No, 0 Celsius is not equal to 0 Kelvin. 0 Kelvin is absolute zero, equivalent to -273.15°C. Zero Celsius corresponds to 273.15 Kelvin, which is the freezing point of water at sea level.
Why does the conversion use 273.15 instead of just 273?
The value 273.15 adds precision, reflecting the exact difference between freezing point of water and absolute zero. Using 273 would be an approximation and less accurate for scientific calculations.
Are Celsius and Kelvin scales proportional?
Yes, both scales have equal increments, meaning a 1-degree change in Celsius equals a 1 Kelvin change. The only difference is the starting point; Kelvin starts at absolute zero, Celsius at freezing of water.
