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Celsius to Kelvin

Convert Celsius to Kelvin, with the math shown step by step.

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Kelvins
285.15 K

12 °C = 285.15 K

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How it works

K = °C + 273.15

A kelvin is the same size as a Celsius degree; the Kelvin scale just starts at absolute zero, 273.15 degrees below 0 °C. So add 273.15.

  1. Add 273.15 12 + 273.15 = 285.15 K

Nearby values

Degrees Celsius Kelvins Degrees Fahrenheit
9 °C 282.15 K 48.2
10 °C 283.15 K 50
11 °C 284.15 K 51.8
12 °C 285.15 K 53.6
13 °C 286.15 K 55.4
14 °C 287.15 K 57.2
15 °C 288.15 K 59

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