20 celcus is equal to 293.15 kelven.
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To convert 20 celcus to kelven, you add 273.15 to the celcus value. This shifts the temperature from the celcus scale to the kelven scale, which starts at absolute zero.
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Result in kelven:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert celcus to kelven is straightforward: you add 273.15 to the celcus temperature. This is because the kelven scale begins at absolute zero, which is -273.15 celcus.
Mathematically, it looks like this:
- K = C + 273.15
For example, to convert 20 celcus:
- Start with 20°C
- Add 273.15: 20 + 273.15 = 293.15 K
This works since kelven is an absolute scale, and celcus is relative to the freezing point of water.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0 celcus to kelven:
- 0 + 273.15 = 273.15 K
- Zero celcus is freezing point of water, kelven equivalent is 273.15
- Convert -10 celcus to kelven:
- -10 + 273.15 = 263.15 K
- Negative celcus values translate to kelven values below 273.15
- Convert 100 celcus to kelven:
- 100 + 273.15 = 373.15 K
- This is boiling point of water in celcus, shown in kelven scale
- Convert 37 celcus to kelven:
- 37 + 273.15 = 310.15 K
- Average human body temperature in kelven
Conversion Chart
| Celcus (°C) | Kelven (K) |
|---|---|
| -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 |
| 40.0 | 313.15 |
| 45.0 | 318.15 |
Use the chart by finding your celcus temperature in the left column, then read the corresponding kelven value on the right. This helps quick conversion without calculation.
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Conversion Definitions
Celcus: Celcus is a temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. It is widely used around the world for measuring temperature in daily life, weather forecasts, and science. The scale is based on the properties of water but does not account for absolute zero.
Kelven: Kelven is an absolute temperature scale starting at absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature where particles stop moving. Unlike celcus, Kelven does not use degrees, and its values are always positive. Scientists use Kelven for precise temperature measurements in physics and chemistry.
Conversion FAQs
Why add 273.15 to convert celcus to kelven?
Adding 273.15 moves the celcus value from a relative scale to an absolute scale. Celcus zero is freezing water, but kelven zero is absolute zero, the coldest temperature possible. This shift aligns the scales accurately.
Is kelven always higher than celcus?
Yes, since kelven starts at absolute zero (-273.15 celcus), kelven values are numerically greater than celcus values by 273.15. Even negative celcus temperatures convert to positive kelven numbers.
Can I convert kelven back to celcus?
To convert kelven to celcus, subtract 273.15 from the kelven value. This reverses the original conversion, returning to the celcus scale relative to freezing water.
Why do scientists prefer kelven over celcus?
Kelven is preferred in scientific fields because it starts at absolute zero, making it appropriate for thermodynamics calculations. It avoids negative numbers, simplifying many equations involving temperature.
Does the conversion formula change for temperatures below zero celcus?
No, the formula remains the same regardless of temperature. Even negative celcus values are converted by adding 273.15, resulting in positive kelven numbers.