Temperature

Celsius to Kelvin Converter - Free Online

Kelvin is the SI absolute temperature scale with zero at absolute zero. Celsius shares the same step size but starts at water's freeze point offset.

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About °C → K

Kelvin is the SI absolute temperature scale with zero at absolute zero. Celsius shares the same step size but starts at water's freeze point offset.

Add 273.15 to Celsius to obtain Kelvin for physics equations.

Celsius in, Kelvin out—not Kelvin to Celsius (see k-to-c).

How to use this tool

Enter Celsius. Calculate to view Kelvin.

Formula & methodology

This celsius to kelvin converter - free online applies the standard relationship below. Intermediate values are kept at full precision; only the displayed result is rounded.

K = C + 273.15

Tips for accurate results

  • Kelvin never uses degree symbol in SI usage.
  • 0 K is unattainable physically; 0 C is 273.15 K.
  • Use k-to-c for inverse.
  • Gas law calculations require Kelvin, not Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

25 C in K?

298.15 K.

Why 273.15?

Defined offset between Celsius and thermodynamic Kelvin scale.

Free?

Yes.

Fahrenheit to Kelvin?

Convert F to C first or use full temperature converter.

Common values: °C to K

Tap any value for the exact answer and the step-by-step math.

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