Temperature conversion
20 °C to K
293.15 K
20 degrees Celsius = 293.15 kelvin. Exact factor: K = °C + 273.15.
Live converter
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The formula
K = °C + 273.15
Worked example: 20 + 273.15 = 293.15 K.
Values near 20 °C
| °C | K |
|---|---|
| 17 | 290.15 |
| 18 | 291.15 |
| 19 | 292.15 |
| 20this page | 293.15 |
| 21 | 294.15 |
| 22 | 295.15 |
| 23 | 296.15 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Celsius to kelvin?
Apply the formula K = °C + 273.15. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 20 °C in K?
20 °C equals 293.15 K. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 20 °C.
Why does temperature conversion add 32?
The two scales have different zero points and step sizes. Water freezes at 32 °F but 0 °C, so the formula rescales by 5/9 and shifts by the 32-degree offset.