One degree Celsius is equivalent to one Kelvin degree in terms of temperature change. However, their absolute scales are different. The Celsius scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, while the Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero. Specifically, a difference of 1 degree Celsius corresponds to a difference of 1 Kelvin.
To convert between the two scales, you can use the following formulas:
- \( K = °C + 273.15 \)
- \( °C = K - 273.15 \)
So, while the increments are the same, the two scales have different starting points.
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