kelvin K
Absolute temperature scale. Same size as Celsius, 0 K = absolute zero.
Quick convert — kelvin to popular units
Live converter, three directions. Type any value to update all three.
kelvin
degree Celsius
1 K = -272.15°C
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degree Fahrenheit
1 K = -457.87°F
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degree Rankine
1 K = 1.8°R
Conversion table — kelvin to every Temperature unit
All values for 1 K (forward) and 1 reverse unit → {symbol}.
| To / From | 1 K = | 1 to-unit = |
|---|---|---|
| degree Celsius (°C) | -272.15 °C | 274.15 K |
| degree Fahrenheit (°F) | -457.87 °F | 255.92777778 K |
| degree Rankine (°R) | 1.8 °R | 0.55555556 K |
| degree Réaumur (°Ré) | -217.72 °Ré | 274.4 K |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does K stand for?
kelvin (K) is a unit of Temperature.
How many K are in 1 K?
Temperature is an affine scale — the relationship is linear with an offset. See the table below.
Is this the SI base unit?
No. kelvin is one of several units in the Temperature category. The SI base is K.