answersLogoWhite

0

Difference is 273.15. Here are formulas: K = C + 273.15 C = K - 273.15 Difference is 273.15. Here are formulas: [°C] = [K] − 273.15 [K] = [°C] + 273.15

"K" is the Kelvin scale which is useful in physics as it measures absolute heat. Absolute Zero is 0 degrees Kelvin which theoretically contains absolutely no heat and is the coldest anything can be. The freezing-to-boiling range of water is 273K to 373K.

"C" is the Celsius or Centigrade scale which is most useful in chemistry involving water, as the freezing-to-boiling range of water is 0C to 100C. Absolute Zero is -273.15C. 1 "Kelvin" is also a dynamic calculation unit and as such is = to 1 "Centigrade". Thus, speaking about an "on-off" controller of temperature whose Setpoit may be set: 18 C heating element on, 20 C it is off, we say the differential (or delta, or hysteresis) is negative and equals 2 K.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve
EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: In temperature what is the difference between K and C?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp