\[K = C + 273.15\]
Variables
Ctemperature in degrees Celsius (°C)
Ktemperature in kelvin (K)
Description
What is this formula?
This formula converts a temperature from degrees Celsius (°C) to kelvin (K). Kelvin is the absolute temperature scale used in thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, and engineering calculations.
When to use it
Use this formula whenever a Celsius temperature must be converted to kelvin for scientific analysis, thermodynamic equations, gas laws, heat transfer calculations, or engineering simulations.
Example
Convert 25 °C to kelvin.
Data:
C = 25 °C
Formula:
K = C + 273.15
Substitution:
K = 25 + 273.15
Result:
K = 298.15 K
Applications
- Thermodynamics
- Ideal gas law calculations
- Heat transfer analysis
- Physics and chemistry experiments
- Engineering simulations
- Scientific research