ExactConverter

Temperature conversion

21 °C to K

294.15 K

21 degrees Celsius = 294.15 kelvin. Exact factor: K = °C + 273.15.

Live converter

Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.

The formula

K = °C + 273.15

Worked example: 21 + 273.15 = 294.15 K.

Values near 21 °C

°C K
18 291.15
19 292.15
20 293.15
21this page 294.15
22 295.15
23 296.15
24 297.15

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 21 °C in K?

21 °C equals 294.15 K. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 21 °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.