1 kelv equals 1 degree. The conversion is direct because both “kelv” and “degree” represent the same magnitude in the temperature scale, just using different terminology.
Converting 1 kelv to degree doesn’t change the value, since the two units are defined as identical. If you have a value in kelv, you can simply call it the same value in degree. This is true for all values—no calculation needed, no shift or scaling applied.
Conversion Tool
Result in degree:
Conversion Formula
To convert kelv to degree, the formula is very straightforward:
degrees = kelv
This formula works because the units are equivalent in measurement. You just replace the unit name, but keep the number. No multiplication or division needed, no offset. For example, if you have 12 kelv, you have 12 degrees. It’s a 1:1 relationship.
- Take your value in kelv: 8 kelv
- Apply the formula: degrees = kelv
- So, degrees = 8
- The answer: 8 kelv = 8 degrees
Conversion Example
- Suppose you have 3 kelv
- Start with 3 kelv
- Apply the formula: degrees = kelv
- degrees = 3
- So, 3 kelv = 3 degrees
- Using 12.5 kelv
- Begin with 12.5 kelv
- degrees = kelv, so degrees = 12.5
- So, 12.5 kelv = 12.5 degrees
- Try -7 kelv
- Value is -7 kelv
- degrees = kelv, so degrees = -7
- So, -7 kelv = -7 degrees
- Now, 0 kelv
- Start with 0 kelv
- degrees = 0
- So, 0 kelv = 0 degrees
Conversion Chart
This chart shows kelv values from -24.0 to 26.0 matched with their degree equivalents. Just find the kelv number in the left column, and the matching degree amount is right next to it. Since the conversion is one-to-one, the two columns are always identical.
| Kelv | Degree |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -24.0 |
| -22.0 | -22.0 |
| -20.0 | -20.0 |
| -18.0 | -18.0 |
| -16.0 | -16.0 |
| -14.0 | -14.0 |
| -12.0 | -12.0 |
| -10.0 | -10.0 |
| -8.0 | -8.0 |
| -6.0 | -6.0 |
| -4.0 | -4.0 |
| -2.0 | -2.0 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 16.0 | 16.0 |
| 18.0 | 18.0 |
| 20.0 | 20.0 |
| 22.0 | 22.0 |
| 24.0 | 24.0 |
| 26.0 | 26.0 |
Related Conversion Questions
- What does 1 kelv equal in degree, is there any difference?
- If I have 1 kelv, how do I write that in degrees?
- Does converting 1 kelv to degree change the value at all?
- How is 1 kelv related to 1 degree in calculations?
- Is the conversion from kelv to degree just a unit switch for 1?
- Can 1 kelv ever be different from 1 degree in scientific contexts?
- Do I need a formula to convert 1 kelv into degrees?
Conversion Definitions
Kelv: Kelv is a unit of temperature that represents a step on a scale where zero is absolute zero, the point at which particles have minimum thermal motion. It is used internationally in science and engineering, and each kelv is equal to one degree on the Celsius scale.
Degree: Degree, in this setting, is a unit used to measure temperature. It represents a single step on a temperature scale such as Celsius or Fahrenheit. When converting kelv to degree here, the size and spacing of each degree is identical, just labeled differently.
Conversion FAQs
Can negative kelv values be converted to degrees?
Yes, negative kelv values can be converted to degrees, although in real-world physics, negative kelv doesn’t make sense, the math works the same. Just keep the number, the sign doesn’t change during conversion.
Why do kelv and degree convert directly without calculation?
The units have been defined so their steps are equal in size. Because of this, no multiplication or adjustment is needed, just a change in the name of the unit. This is unique, because other temperature conversions usually need math.
Is the conversion affected by decimal or large numbers?
No, it doesn’t matter if you have decimals or big numbers, the conversion is still direct. For example, 123.456 kelv is 123.456 degrees, and 100000 kelv is 100000 degrees. Every value works without exceptions.
If I use a calculator, will I get a different answer?
No, a calculator will show the same value for kelv and degree. The conversion doesn’t depend on calculation tools, since only the name of the unit is changing. You can trust the result every time.