Kitchen conversions

Oven Temperature Converter

Enter the temperature from your recipe in °F, °C or gas mark. You get the equivalent in every system, a fan oven adjustment, and a suggested change if you bake at high altitude.

—Fahrenheit
—Celsius
—Gas mark
—Oven heat
—Set your oven to
—Altitude adjustment
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How to use the oven temperature converter

  1. Enter the recipe temperatureType the number and choose °F, °C or gas mark.
  2. Match your ovenChoose whether to convert for a fan or conventional oven.
  3. Adjust for altitudeIf you bake above about 3,000 ft (900 m), enter your elevation.

Oven temperatures around the world

US recipes use Fahrenheit, most of the world uses Celsius, and older British recipes use gas marks. Gas mark 4 is the common baking temperature of 180 °C or 350 °F. Each gas mark above 1 adds roughly 25 °F. Fan (convection) ovens circulate hot air, so they cook faster and more evenly. Recipes written for conventional ovens usually need about 20 °C (25 °F) less in a fan oven, and European recipes often print both. At high altitude, lower air pressure makes batters rise faster and lose moisture sooner. Baking guides suggest raising the oven temperature by about 15 to 25 °F and shortening the baking time.

Oven thermostats drift

Many home ovens run 10 to 25 °F hotter or cooler than the dial. An inexpensive oven thermometer helps you check yours.

Dark pans

Dark metal and glass pans absorb more heat. Some bakers lower the temperature by about 25 °F (15 °C) when using them.

Oven Temperature Converter FAQ

What is 350 °F in Celsius?

About 177 °C, usually rounded to 180 °C or gas mark 4.

How do I convert for a fan oven?

Reduce the conventional temperature by about 20 °C or 25 °F, and check for doneness a little early.

What is gas mark 6?

About 200 °C or 400 °F, a hot oven for roasting and bread.

How do I adjust baking for high altitude?

Above about 3,000 ft (900 m), increase the oven temperature by 15 to 25 °F (8 to 14 °C) and reduce the time by 5 to 8 minutes per 30 minutes. Many recipes also need less leavening and sugar.

What does "moderate oven" mean?

In older recipes, a moderate oven is about 350 to 375 °F (180 to 190 °C), or gas mark 4 to 5.

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