Converting Celsius to Kelvin

[Anand Narayan 1G]

When we are given a temperature in degrees Celsius and we are required to convert to Kelvin, are we supposed to add 273 or 273.15?

[Riley Dean 2D]

I think either works, the solutions manual for the seventh edition I’m pretty sure uses 273

[KatrinaPho_2I]

So far, simply adding 273 has worked well for me.

[Milena Aragon 2B]

I would say just do 273K since that’s what’s done in the textbook and in class.

[MichelleRamirez_2F]

In the examples we have done in class we have added 273K.

[Katelyn Phan 2A]

273 K should be fine. It also helps if you look at the overall sig figs required for the specific condition.

[Kaylee Kang 1G]

273 K should be fine to get your answer!

[Nicolle Fernandez 1E]

You can use 273 because it is an estimation but make sure you use sig figs