How do you convert Celsius to Kelvin?

To convert a temperature from Celsius to Kelvin, you need to add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. This is because the Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale where 0 Kelvin (the lowest possible temperature, known as absolute zero) corresponds to -273.15 degrees Celsius. The Kelvin scale does not have negative values, and it starts from absolute zero, which is why the conversion factor of 273.15 is used.

In the equation K = C + 273.15, K represents the temperature in Kelvin, and C represents the temperature in degrees Celsius. By adding 273.15, you effectively shift the temperature from the Celsius scale to the Kelvin scale, ensuring that the measurement reflects the absolute thermal energy of the system.

Other conversion strategies, such as subtracting or adding incorrect constants or using different temperature relationships, do not correctly translate temperatures between the two scales, emphasizing the importance of using the proper formula for accurate conversions.