Kelvins (K)
A temperature difference of one kelvin is the same as a difference of one degree Celsius.
Convert kelvins to any temperature difference unit
1 kelvin = 1 Celsius degree
Quick facts
- Unit
- Kelvin (plural: kelvins)
- Symbol
- K
- Measures
- Temperature Difference
- System
- Degree intervals
- Definition
- A difference of one kelvin.
1 kelvin in other units
| Celsius degrees | 1 ΔC |
| Fahrenheit degrees | 1.8 ΔF |
| Rankine degrees | 1.8 ΔR |
What is a kelvin?
A temperature difference of one kelvin is the same as a difference of one degree Celsius. Scientists prefer to write temperature differences in kelvins, for example a specific heat capacity in J/(kg·K).
Where the kelvin sits among temperature difference units
The kelvin is number 5 of 9 on our scale of temperature difference units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Top kelvin conversions
Common amounts of kelvins
- 0.1 K
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- 10,000 K
Convert kelvins to all 8 other units
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Frequently asked questions
What is a kelvin?
A temperature difference of one kelvin is the same as a difference of one degree Celsius.
How is the kelvin defined?
A difference of one kelvin.
How many Celsius degrees are in a kelvin?
One kelvin equals 1 Celsius degree.
How many Fahrenheit degrees are in a kelvin?
One kelvin equals 1.8 Fahrenheit degrees.
How many Rankine degrees are in a kelvin?
One kelvin equals 1.8 Rankine degrees.