How can I convert Celsius into Kelvin?
1 Answer
Dec 17, 2013
To convert from Celsius to Kelvin you use the following formula:
Celsius temperature + 273.15 = Kelvin Temperature
For example:
26 °Celsius + 273.15 = 299.15 Kelvin
The Kelvin temperature scale was designed so that it starts at absolute zero. In Kelvin, absolute zero is equal to 0 degrees. In Celsius, absolute zero is equal to −273.15 degrees.
Therefore, you need to add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature to get to the Kelvin temperature.
Note: Kelvin does not use the degree symbol, °.
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