Cooking Temperature Converter

Convert between oven temperatures and meat doneness temperatures

Cooking Temperature Converter

Oven Temperature

Temperature Unit

ℹ️

Gas Mark (UK)

Gas Mark is a temperature scale used on gas ovens in the UK

Oven Description

Common descriptions found in recipes

Common Cooking Presets:

Bread Baking: 375°F / 191°C

Standard temperature for most yeast breads

Cookies: 350°F / 177°C

Works for most cookie recipes

Cakes: 350°F / 177°C

Standard temperature for most cakes

Pie Crusts: 425°F / 218°C

Helps create flaky pie crusts

Roast Chicken: 375°F / 191°C

Perfect for roasting a whole chicken

Pizza: 450°F / 232°C

High heat for crispy pizza crust

Casseroles: 350°F / 177°C

Standard for most casserole dishes

Slow Roasting: 275°F / 135°C

For slow cooking large cuts of meat

Meringues: 225°F / 107°C

Low temperature for gentle drying

Conversion Chart:

Description	Fahrenheit (°F)	Celsius (°C)	Gas Mark
Very Low	250°F	120°C	½
Low	300°F	150°C	2
Moderate	350°F	180°C	4
Moderately Hot	375°F	190°C	5
Hot	400°F	200°C	6
Very Hot	450°F	230°C	8
Extremely Hot	500°F	260°C	10

Regional Oven Differences:

Fan-assisted (convection) ovens typically require temperatures about 20°C (35°F) lower than conventional ovens. European recipes often use Celsius, while US recipes use Fahrenheit.

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Visual Comparison

Oven Temperature Visualization

350°F

177°C

Suitable for:

Cakes, quick breads, cookies

350°F

150°F (66°C)

550°F (288°C)

This visualization shows where this temperature falls in the cooking spectrum. Different dishes require different oven temperatures for optimal results.

Common Oven Uses

Low (250-325°F): Slow roasting, braising, dehydrating

Moderate (325-375°F): Baking cakes, cookies, breads

Moderately Hot (375-400°F): Roasting vegetables, chicken

Hot (400-450°F): Roasting meats, baking pizza

Very Hot (450-500°F): Broiling, quick roasting

Quick Reference

• To convert °F to °C: (°F - 32) × 5/9

• To convert °C to °F: (°C × 9/5) + 32

• Use an oven thermometer for accuracy

• Reduce temperature by 25°F for convection ovens

• Wait until oven is fully preheated before baking

• Position racks in the middle for even cooking

Mobile tip: Swipe left or right on the dropdown to quickly change options, or use the arrow buttons

About the Cooking Temperature Converter

Convert between oven temperatures and meat doneness temperatures All conversions run instantly in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to a server.

Common Conversion Formulas

From	To	Formula
Fahrenheit (°F)	Celsius (°C)	°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Gas Mark (UK)	Celsius (°C)	°C ≈ (Gas Mark × 14) + 135
Oven Setting	Fahrenheit (°F)	Low = 250°F, Moderate = 350°F, Hot = 425°F

Cooking Temperature Converter