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The Kelvin is the SI unit for temperature. $0\,\mathrm{K}$ is defined as absolute zero, the theoretical temperature at which there is no movement.

Conversion

Kelvin to Celsius: $^\circ\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{K}+273.15$
Kelvin to Fahrenheit: $^\circ\mathrm{F}=\tfrac{9}{5}\cdot\mathrm{K}-459.67$

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