Oven Temperature Conversion Calculator
Convert oven temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Gas mark, with common recipe settings, fan-oven notes and practical oven ranges.
| Setting | °C | °F | Gas | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 160 | - | Herbs, meringue drying, very gentle dehydration | |
| 100 | 210 | - | Fruit drying, slow warming | |
| 120 | 250 | 1/2 | Meringues and slow cooking | |
| 140 | 275 | 1 | Meringues and gentle baking | |
| 150 | 300 | 2 | Custards and slow baking | |
| 160 | 325 | 3 | Sponge cakes, muffins, casseroles | |
| 175 | 350 | 4 | All-purpose baking: pies, cookies, cakes | |
| 190 | 375 | 5 | Enriched doughs and pastries | |
| 200 | 400 | 6 | Chicken, vegetables, tarts | |
| 220 | 425 | 7 | Pizza, bread, browning meat | |
| 230 | 450 | 8 | Crisping, flatbread, focaccia | |
| 245 | 475 | 9 | Pizza stone and high-heat roasting | |
| 260 | 500 | 9 | Upper range of many home ovens |
| °F | °C | Gas |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | 150 | 2 |
| 325 | 160 | 3 |
| 350 | 175 | 4 |
| 375 | 190 | 5 |
| 400 | 200 | 6 |
| 425 | 220 | 7 |
| 450 | 230 | 8 |
| 475 | 245 | 9 |
Convert oven temperature scales
English recipe intent often mixes US Fahrenheit, metric Celsius and UK Gas mark. This calculator converts the three scales and shows the nearest named oven setting.
Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Fan ovens and real temperature
- Fan and convection ovens often need about 20°C less heat than conventional oven instructions.
- Gas marks are approximate and vary by appliance, so use the chart as a recipe translation aid.
- Door opening, oven calibration and rack position can change real cooking temperature.
- An oven thermometer is the practical check when temperature precision matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources and References
- Oven Temperature ConversionsDelia Online
- Oven Temperature ConversionsExploratorium
- Oven Temperature Conversion ChartGood Housekeeping
- Metric Kitchen: Cooking Measurement EquivalenciesNIST
Calculations are based on the listed reference sources. Links open in a new tab.
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