How to Change Kelvin Into Celsius

Kelvin, represented by the letter "K," is a unit of temperature. Kelvin is based on zero, called absolute zero, where no heat energy exists in a substance. Scientific temperature observations are often measured in Kelvin and Celsius. It is therefore very useful to know how to convert from Kelvin to Celsius and from Celsius to Kelvin. Here we will show you how to do that.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Calculator
• Excel

1. Convert Kelvin into Celsius by hand. One increment of Kelvin equals one increment of Celsius. This means that0 Kelvin = -273.15 Celsius1 Kelvin = -272. 15 Celsius2 Kelvin = -271.15 CelsiusIf you need to convert 3 Kelvin into Celsius, follow this formula:Celsius = [K]-273.15Celsius = [3]-273.15Celsius = 3-273.15Celsius = -270.15

2. Convert Kelvin into Celsius using Excel. Use this formula:Cell A1="K"Cell B1="C"Cell A2= Kelvin MeasurementCell B2=CONVERT(A2,A1,B1)

3. Use another method of converting Celsius into Kelvin by hand. Converting from Celsius into Kelvin can be done by adding 273.15 to the Celsius measurement. For example, if you need to convert 99.98 degrees Celsius (water's boiling point) into Kelvin, follow this formula:[K ] = Celsius + 273.15[K] = [99.98] + 273.15[K] = 373.13

4. Use a different method of converting Celsius into Kelvin using Excel. Use this formula as an alternative to Step 2:Cell A1="C"Cell B1="K"Cell A2= Celsius measurementCell B2=CONVERT(A2,A1,B1)