What is a Kelvin (K)?
Kelvin (K) is the SI base unit of temperature, starting at absolute zero (−273.15°C), with the same increment as Celsius.
Definition
Symbol
K
Category
Temperature
System
SI
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 Kelvin = -272.15 Celsius (°C)
1 Kelvin = -457.87 Fahrenheit (°F)
1 Kelvin = 1.8 Rankine (°R)
Common Uses
- Scientific research
- Color temperature of light
- Thermodynamics
