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Temperature Converter for Cooking
Easily convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius for all your cooking and baking needs. Our temperature converter is designed specifically for kitchen use with common cooking temperatures and helpful guides.
Quick Conversions
Tip: Most recipes use rounded temperature conversions for convenience. For precise scientific conversions, use the exact formula.
Many recipes from around the world use different temperature scales. American recipes typically use Fahrenheit (°F), while recipes from Europe, Australia, and most other countries use Celsius (°C).
Converting between these temperature scales ensures your dishes cook properly, whether you're following a recipe from abroad or adapting your own recipes for international audiences.
Common Cooking Temperature Conversions
Baking Temperatures
- 325°F = 160°C (Slow/Low oven)
- 350°F = 180°C (Moderate oven)
- 375°F = 190°C (Moderate-hot oven)
- 400°F = 200°C (Hot oven)
- 425°F = 220°C (Hot oven)
- 450°F = 230°C (Very hot oven)
- 475°F = 245°C (Very hot oven)
- 500°F = 260°C (Extremely hot oven)
Other Important Temperatures
- 32°F = 0°C (Freezing point of water)
- 212°F = 100°C (Boiling point of water)
- 140°F = 60°C (Minimum safe temperature for most foods)
- 165°F = 74°C (Safe temperature for poultry)
- Medium-rare steak: 135°F = 57°C
- Medium steak: 145°F = 63°C
- Deep frying: 350-375°F = 175-190°C
- Oven Dial Settings: Many ovens have temperature markings in both °F and °C, making it easy to set the correct temperature without conversion.
- Gas Mark Equivalents: Some recipes (especially British) use Gas Mark settings. Gas Mark 4 is approximately 350°F or 180°C.
- Precision Matters: For baking, try to be as precise as possible with temperature settings, as even small variations can affect results.
- Oven Calibration: Consider using an oven thermometer to verify your oven's actual temperature, as many ovens can be off by 25°F (14°C) or more.
- Fan/Convection Adjustment: If using a fan-assisted (convection) oven, reduce the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) from what the recipe states for conventional ovens.
Fahrenheit to Celsius
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Example: To convert 350°F to Celsius:
(350 - 32) × 5/9 = 318 × 5/9 = 176.7°C
Rounded to 180°C for cooking purposes
Celsius to Fahrenheit
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Example: To convert 200°C to Fahrenheit:
(200 × 9/5) + 32 = 360 + 32 = 392°F
Rounded to 400°F for cooking purposes