Temperature conversion
48 °C to K
321.15 K
48 degrees Celsius = 321.15 kelvin. Exact factor: K = °C + 273.15.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
K = °C + 273.15
Worked example: 48 + 273.15 = 321.15 K.
Values near 48 °C
| °C | K |
|---|---|
| 45 | 318.15 |
| 46 | 319.15 |
| 47 | 320.15 |
| 48this page | 321.15 |
| 49 | 322.15 |
| 50 | 323.15 |
| 51 | 324.15 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Celsius to kelvin?
Apply the formula K = °C + 273.15. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 48 °C in K?
48 °C equals 321.15 K. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 48 °C.
Why does temperature conversion add 32?
The two scales have different zero points and step sizes. Water freezes at 32 °F but 0 °C, so the formula rescales by 5/9 and shifts by the 32-degree offset.