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kelvin to degrees Celsius

1 K is -272.15 °C. Exact factor: °C = K − 273.15.

A change of one kelvin and a change of one degree Celsius are the same size; only the zero point differs.

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How do you convert kelvin to degrees Celsius?
Apply the formula °C = K − 273.15. The converter above does it as you type, and every value below has its own page with the worked answer.
What is 1 K in °C?
1 K is -272.15 °C.
Is this exact?
A change of one kelvin and a change of one degree Celsius are the same size; only the zero point differs.

Every K to °C page — 151 values