Unit Converter

Convert k to c

Please provide the value you want to convert [k] Kelvin to [c] Celsius, or vice versa.

Conversion Result

1 k is equal to -272.15 c.

Kelvin

Definition: A unit of temperature in the metric system, representing the absolute temperature scale where 0 Kelvin is absolute zero.

Origin/History: The Kelvin scale was developed by William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, a Scottish-Irish physicist, in the 19th century.

Usage: The Kelvin scale is widely used in science and engineering for measuring absolute temperature.

Celsius

Definition: A unit of temperature in the metric system, where 0 degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents the boiling point.

Origin/History: The Celsius scale, also known as the centigrade scale, was developed by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius in 1742.

Usage: The Celsius scale is widely used around the world for everyday temperature measurement.

How to Convert Kelvin to Celsius

Example: Convert 15 Kelvin to Celsius
To convert Kelvin to Celsius, you can use the following formula: K * (value) => value - 273.15 = °C