Convert Kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit

1 kelvin = -457.87 degrees Fahrenheit · °F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32

K
Degrees Fahrenheit
-457.87°F

1 kelvin = -457.87 degrees Fahrenheit

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from kelvin, the SI absolute temperature scale starting at absolute zero, to degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature scale used in the US. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit conversion table

Conversion table from kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit
Kelvin (K)Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
-40 K-531.67 °F
-20 K-495.67 °F
-10 K-477.67 °F
0 K-459.67 °F
10 K-441.67 °F
20 K-423.67 °F
25 K-414.67 °F
30 K-405.67 °F
37 K-393.07 °F
50 K-369.67 °F
75 K-324.67 °F
100 K-279.67 °F
150 K-189.67 °F
200 K-99.67 °F

The formula

°F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32

Temperature scales do not share a common zero point, so converting kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit requires both a scaling step and an offset rather than a single multiplication.

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Frequently asked questions

How many degrees Fahrenheit are in a kelvin?
There are -457.87 degrees Fahrenheit in 1 kelvin. The formula is °F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32.
How do you convert kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit?
Use the formula °F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32. For example, 10 kelvin equals -441.67 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is the kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit conversion exact?
Yes. The kelvin to degrees Fahrenheit conversion is defined exactly by the temperature scales, so there is no rounding in the underlying relationship. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is K short for?
K is the standard symbol for kelvin. °F is the symbol for degree Fahrenheit.