How to Convert Kelvin to Fahrenheit or Celsius

There are three commonly used temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales were developed according to the freezing and boiling temperatures of water. The Kelvin scale expands the Celsius scale to include absolute zero. Celsius and Fahrenheit are measured in "degrees," and kelvin is measured in "kelvins."

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Determine if you will convert the Kelvin temperature to Celsius or Fahrenheit. If you want to convert it to Fahrenheit, skip to Step 3.

2. Subtract 273.15 from the Kelvin temperature if you want to convert it to Celsius. This is the Celsius temperature in degrees.

3. Multiply the Kelvin temperature by 9/5 if you want to convert it to Fahrenheit.

4. Subtract 459.67 from the number you calculated in Step 3. This is the Fahrenheit temperature in degrees.