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How Do Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin Relate?

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Kelvin is the scientific temperature scale starting at absolute zero (0 K = −273.15 °C). To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273.15; to convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin, convert to Celsius first and then add 273.15. You can pick Kelvin (K) in either dropdown of the free converter on this page.

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In other units

Conversion table

−40 °C−40 °F−20 °C−4 °F−10 °C14 °F0 °C32 °F5 °C41 °F10 °C50 °F15 °C59 °F20 °C68 °F25 °C77 °F30 °C86 °F35 °C95 °F37 °C98.6 °F38 °C100.4 °F40 °C104 °F100 °C212 °F150 °C302 °F180 °C356 °F200 °C392 °F220 °C428 °F250 °C482 °F

Step by step

  1. Open the converter on this page and leave Temperature selected as the Category.
  2. Pick Kelvin (K) in the From or To dropdown list.
  3. Type your temperature in Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin into the Value box.
  4. Read the converted value and the exact formula shown right below.

At a glance

CelsiusFahrenheitKelvin
−273.15 °C−459.67 °F0 K (absolute zero)
0 °C32 °F273.15 K (water freezes)
20 °C68 °F293.15 K (room temp)
100 °C212 °F373.15 K (water boils)

Related questions

What is the formula for Celsius to Kelvin?

Add 273.15 to the Celsius value: K = °C + 273.15. To go from Kelvin to Celsius, subtract 273.15.

How do you convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin?

Use K = (°F − 32) × 5/9 + 273.15, or select Fahrenheit and Kelvin in the converter above.

Why does Kelvin not use a degree symbol?

By international standard, Kelvin is an absolute unit written simply as K, unlike °C and °F.

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Updated November 14, 2026.