24 degrees Celsius equals 297.15 kelvin.
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The conversion from Celsius to kelvin is done by adding 273.15 to the Celsius temperature, which accounts for the difference between the zero points of the two scales. Since kelvin starts at absolute zero, the calculation shifts the Celsius value up to match this scale.
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Result in kelvin:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius to kelvin is:
K = °C + 273.15
This is because Celsius scale sets 0°C at the freezing point of water, but kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, which is -273.15°C. Adding 273.15 shifts the Celsius temperature to align with kelvin scale.
For example, converting 24°C:
- Start with 24°C
- Add 273.15 to it: 24 + 273.15
- Result: 297.15 K
Conversion Example
- Convert 10°C to kelvin:
- Take 10°C
- Add 273.15: 10 + 273.15
- Equals 283.15 K
- Convert -5°C to kelvin:
- Start with -5°C
- Add 273.15: -5 + 273.15
- Result is 268.15 K
- Convert 37°C to kelvin:
- Begin with 37°C
- Add 273.15: 37 + 273.15
- Gives 310.15 K
- Convert 0°C to kelvin:
- Take 0°C
- Add 273.15: 0 + 273.15
- Result: 273.15 K
- Convert 100°C to kelvin:
- Start with 100°C
- Add 273.15: 100 + 273.15
- Ends with 373.15 K
Conversion Chart
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -1.0 | 272.15 |
| 0.0 | 273.15 |
| 1.0 | 274.15 |
| 5.0 | 278.15 |
| 10.0 | 283.15 |
| 15.0 | 288.15 |
| 20.0 | 293.15 |
| 24.0 | 297.15 |
| 30.0 | 303.15 |
| 35.0 | 308.15 |
| 40.0 | 313.15 |
| 45.0 | 318.15 |
| 49.0 | 322.15 |
This chart shows Celsius values in first column with their equivalent kelvin values in second column. Use it to quickly find the kelvin temperature by adding 273.15 to the Celsius number shown.
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Conversion Definitions
Celsius: Celsius is a temperature scale based on the freezing point of water at 0 degrees and boiling point at 100 degrees, under standard atmospheric pressure. It’s widely used for daily temperature measurement and scientific contexts.
Kelvin: Kelvin is the absolute temperature scale starting from absolute zero (0 K), where all thermal motion stops. It is used mainly in scientific fields and does not use negative numbers, differing from Celsius by a fixed offset of 273.15 degrees.
Conversion FAQs
Why does adding 273.15 convert Celsius to kelvin?
Because Celsius zero is set at the freezing point of water, but kelvin starts at absolute zero (-273.15°C). Adding 273.15 shifts the Celsius temperature to match the kelvin scale, which begins at absolute zero, making the values comparable in absolute terms.
Can kelvin values be negative like Celsius?
No, kelvin values cannot be negative. The kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature where molecular motion ceases. Celsius, however, can be negative because it’s based relative to the freezing point of water.
Is kelvin used outside scientific fields?
Kelvin is mainly used in science, in physics and chemistry, where absolute temperature measurements are needed. Everyday temperature reporting uses Celsius or Fahrenheit, since kelvin’s absolute scale is less intuitive for daily use.
How precise is the conversion from Celsius to kelvin?
The conversion is exact when using 273.15 as the offset, which is defined by the International System of Units. The precision depends mostly on how many decimal places you keep, but the formula itself is exact.
Does the conversion formula change with pressure or altitude?
No, the formula itself does not change. The conversion from Celsius to kelvin is independent of pressure or altitude, because it only adjusts the zero point between the temperature scales, not the temperature behavior under different conditions.