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− | The Kelvin is the [[SI]] unit for [[temperature]]. It is defined to | + | The '''Kelvin''' is the [[SI]] unit for [[temperature]]. <math>0\,\mathrm{K}</math> is defined as [[absolute zero]], the theoretical temperature at which there is no movement. It is defined by setting the Boltzmann constant to <math>1.380649 \cdot 10^{-23} \frac{\text{J}}{\text{K}}</math>, given the original definition of the meter, the kilogram, and the second. |
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+ | *Kelvin to [[Celsius]]: <math>^\circ\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{K}+273.15</math> | ||
+ | *Kelvin to [[Fahrenheit]]: <math>^\circ\mathrm{F}=\tfrac{9}{5}\cdot\mathrm{K}-459.67</math> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Definition]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Units]] |
Latest revision as of 20:04, 14 January 2025
The Kelvin is the SI unit for temperature. is defined as absolute zero, the theoretical temperature at which there is no movement. It is defined by setting the Boltzmann constant to
, given the original definition of the meter, the kilogram, and the second.
Conversion
- Kelvin to Celsius:
- Kelvin to Fahrenheit:
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