Celsius to Kelvin Converter

Convert degrees Celsius to temperature in Kelvin using the formula K = °C + 273.15. This calculator shows the conversion steps and includes a temperature scale visualization.

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Temperature Scale Comparison

Celsius (°C)
100°C (Water boils)
0°C (Water freezes)
-273.15°C (Absolute zero)
Current: –°C
Kelvin (K)
373.15 K (Water boils)
273.15 K (Water freezes)
0 K (Absolute zero)
Current: — K

Temperature Scale Facts

Celsius Scale: Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C (at sea level)
Kelvin Scale: Absolute zero is 0 K, water freezes at 273.15 K, boils at 373.15 K
Absolute Zero: -273.15°C or 0 K – the lowest possible temperature
Conversion: K = °C + 273.15 (add 273.15 to Celsius to get Kelvin)

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