The result of converting 23°C to Kelvin is 296.15 K.
To convert Celsius to Kelvin, you simply add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. This works because Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, which is -273.15°C. So, 23°C plus 273.15 gives 296.15 Kelvin.
Conversion Result
23 degrees Celsius equals 296.15 Kelvin.
Conversion Tool
Result in kelvin:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin is: Kelvin = Celsius + 273.15. This works because Kelvin scale is shifted by 273.15 units from Celsius, starting at absolute zero. For example, with 23°C: 23 + 273.15 = 296.15 K.
Conversion Example
- Convert 10°C to Kelvin:
- Celsius value = 10
- Add 273.15 to Celsius: 10 + 273.15
- Result = 283.15 Kelvin
- Convert -5°C to Kelvin:
- Celsius value = -5
- Add 273.15: -5 + 273.15
- Result = 268.15 Kelvin
- Convert 0°C to Kelvin:
- Celsius value = 0
- Add 273.15: 0 + 273.15
- Result = 273.15 Kelvin
- Convert 37°C to Kelvin:
- Celsius value = 37
- Add 273.15: 37 + 273.15
- Result = 310.15 Kelvin
- Convert 100°C to Kelvin:
- Celsius value = 100
- Add 273.15: 100 + 273.15
- Result = 373.15 Kelvin
Conversion Chart
This chart shows Celsius values from -2.0 to 48.0 and their Kelvin equivalents. Use it to quickly find conversions without calculator.
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| -2.0 | 271.15 |
| -1.0 | 272.15 |
| 0.0 | 273.15 |
| 5.0 | 278.15 |
| 10.0 | 283.15 |
| 15.0 | 288.15 |
| 20.0 | 293.15 |
| 25.0 | 298.15 |
| 30.0 | 303.15 |
| 35.0 | 308.15 |
| 40.0 | 313.15 |
| 45.0 | 318.15 |
| 48.0 | 321.15 |
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Conversion Definitions
“c” stands for Celsius, a temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is boiling point at standard pressure, used globally for everyday temperature measurements. It is based on the metric system and relative to water’s phase changes.
“kelvin” is a temperature scale starting at absolute zero (0 K), the lowest possible temperature where particles have minimum thermal motion. It is used in scientific contexts, with each Kelvin degree equal to one Celsius degree, but shifted to absolute zero.
Conversion FAQs
Why does adding 273.15 convert Celsius to Kelvin?
This addition accounts for the difference between the Celsius scale, which is based on water’s phase change points, and the Kelvin scale, which starts at absolute zero. It shifts the Celsius scale upward so that 0°C aligns with 273.15 K.
Can I convert Kelvin back to Celsius easily?
Yes, subtract 273.15 from the Kelvin value to get Celsius. For example, 300 K minus 273.15 equals 26.85°C. This simple subtraction reverses the earlier addition, providing the Celsius temperature.
What happens if I input a negative Celsius temperature?
Negative Celsius temperatures are valid, and converting them to Kelvin involves adding 273.15. For instance, -10°C becomes 263.15 K, indicating temperatures below freezing point but above absolute zero.
Is Kelvin used for weather reporting?
Typically, weather reports use Celsius or Fahrenheit. Kelvin is primarily used in scientific research because it directly relates to thermal energy and particle motion at the atomic level.
How precise is the 273.15 addition for conversions?
The 273.15 value is exact based on the definition of the Celsius scale and absolute zero. For high-precision measurements, this exact number is used to ensure accurate conversions between the scales.