470 degrees Celsius equals 743.15 Kelvin.
To convert Celsius to Kelvin, you add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. So, by adding 273.15 to 470, you get 743.15 Kelvin, which represents the absolute temperature scale starting from absolute zero.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin is: K = °C + 273.15. This formula works because Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, which is -273.15 degrees Celsius. Adding 273.15 shifts the scale so zero Kelvin equals absolute zero, making temperature always positive.
Example calculation:
- Given temperature: 470°C
- Add 273.15: 470 + 273.15
- Result: 743.15 K
Conversion Example
- Convert 100°C to Kelvin:
- Start with 100°C
- Add 273.15: 100 + 273.15
- Equals 373.15 K
- Convert 0°C to Kelvin:
- Begin with 0°C
- Add 273.15: 0 + 273.15
- Equals 273.15 K
- Convert -50°C to Kelvin:
- Start with -50°C
- Add 273.15: -50 + 273.15
- Equals 223.15 K
- Convert 300°C to Kelvin:
- Start from 300°C
- Add 273.15: 300 + 273.15
- Equals 573.15 K
Conversion Chart
This chart shows Celsius temperatures from 445.0 to 495.0 degrees, with their corresponding Kelvin values. You can read across the rows to find the Kelvin equivalent for any Celsius value listed. The Kelvin values are found by adding 273.15 to each Celsius temperature.
| Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|
| 445.0 | 718.15 |
| 450.0 | 723.15 |
| 455.0 | 728.15 |
| 460.0 | 733.15 |
| 465.0 | 738.15 |
| 470.0 | 743.15 |
| 475.0 | 748.15 |
| 480.0 | 753.15 |
| 485.0 | 758.15 |
| 490.0 | 763.15 |
| 495.0 | 768.15 |
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Conversion Definitions
Celsius: Celsius is a temperature scale where zero degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure. The scale divides the range between freezing and boiling into 100 equal parts, called degrees.
Kelvin: Kelvin is an absolute temperature scale used in science, where zero Kelvin means absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature. Unlike Celsius, Kelvin has no negative values, and its increments are identical in size to Celsius degrees, making it useful for thermodynamic calculations.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we add exactly 273.15 when converting Celsius to Kelvin?
The number 273.15 is added because absolute zero, the lowest temperature possible where particles have minimal kinetic energy, is -273.15°C. Adding this shifts the Celsius scale up so zero Kelvin represents this absolute minimum temperature. Without adding this, negative temperatures would exist on Kelvin scale.
Can Celsius temperature be negative, but Kelvin never?
Yes, Celsius scale includes negative values below freezing point, however Kelvin is absolute temperature, starts at zero and cannot go below. Kelvin temperatures represent total energy in particles, so negative Kelvin values are not physically meaningful.
Is the conversion formula same for all temperatures?
Yes, the formula K = °C + 273.15 always applies no matter how high or low the Celsius temperature is. It is a linear transformation between two scales with the same degree size, just different starting points.
Why is Kelvin used more in science than Celsius?
Kelvin is preferred in scientific work because it starts at absolute zero, making calculations involving gas laws and thermodynamics simpler and consistent. It avoids negative values which can cause confusion and errors in formulas.
Does the conversion affect temperature precision?
The conversion itself doesn’t change precision but rounding off can. Using more decimal places gives more accurate results. Since adding 273.15 is exact, any error usually comes from input measurement or rounding during calculation.