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293.15 K ≈ 20 °C.
Formula and calculation
°C = (K × 1 + -273.15 − (0)) ÷ 1
Substituting 293.15 K gives approximately 20 °C. Definitions use the constants above; arithmetic uses browser floating point and displays at most 12 significant digits. The rounded table is not an instrument calibration or certified measurement.
Which units does this page use?
kelvin: absolute thermodynamic scale; kelvin is written without a degree sign.
degrees Celsius: Celsius temperature scale; 0 °C equals 273.15 K.
When this direction is useful
Start here when your source record uses K for scientific temperature specifications, but the receiving specification is expressed in °C for weather reports and appliance settings. Enter the original quantity rather than reusing a previously rounded result. If your source uses °C, use the reverse converter instead.
Conversion table
| kelvin (K) | degrees Celsius (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 | -273.15 |
| 273.15 | 0 |
| 293.15 | 20 |
| 310.15 | 37 |
| 373.15 | 100 |
Limits and interpretation
This converts a temperature reading, not a temperature difference. The scale offsets matter. Values below absolute zero are rejected. Use a decimal dot; grouping commas are not accepted. No external rates, live data or account are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert the other way?
Yes. Convert degrees Celsius to kelvin with the inverse equation. Rounding a result before converting it back can introduce a small difference.
Are these the same as every similarly named unit?
No. Check the two definitions above. International length, avoirdupois mass, US customary liquid measures and temperature readings are explicitly distinguished; an ambiguous label on a source document must be resolved first.
Where do the conversion definitions come from?
They use SI and defined customary conversion relationships. See the NIST Guide for the Use of SI. Output formatting is this tool's display policy, not extra measurement accuracy.