Oven Temperature Conversion: Fahrenheit to Celsius Chart
350 °F equals 176.7 °C, which recipes round to 180 °C (160 °C fan). To convert any oven temperature, use °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9, or °F = °C × 9/5 + 32.
Oven temperature chart
The "recipe °C" column is the rounded figure used in Canadian, UK and Australian recipes and on most oven dials. Fan temperatures are 20 °C lower; see the fan oven conversion page for the full method.
| °F | Exact °C | Recipe °C | Fan °C | Gas mark | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 °F | 93 °C | 95 °C | 75 °C | — | Warm, drying |
| 225 °F | 107 °C | 110 °C | 90 °C | ¼ | Very cool |
| 250 °F | 121 °C | 120 °C | 100 °C | ½ | Very cool |
| 275 °F | 135 °C | 140 °C | 120 °C | 1 | Cool |
| 300 °F | 149 °C | 150 °C | 130 °C | 2 | Cool |
| 325 °F | 163 °C | 160–170 °C | 140–150 °C | 3 | Moderate |
| 350 °F | 177 °C | 180 °C | 160 °C | 4 | Moderate |
| 375 °F | 191 °C | 190 °C | 170 °C | 5 | Moderately hot |
| 400 °F | 204 °C | 200 °C | 180 °C | 6 | Hot |
| 425 °F | 218 °C | 220 °C | 200 °C | 7 | Hot |
| 450 °F | 232 °C | 230 °C | 210 °C | 8 | Very hot |
| 475 °F | 246 °C | 240–245 °C | 220–225 °C | 9 | Very hot |
| 500 °F | 260 °C | 260 °C | 240 °C | 10 | Extremely hot |
325 °F is the awkward one: it's exactly 162.8 °C, so you'll see both 160 °C and 170 °C in recipes. Use 160 °C for delicate cakes and cheesecakes, 170 °C for most other things.
Celsius to Fahrenheit
| °C | Exact °F | Usually written as |
|---|---|---|
| 100 °C | 212 °F | 200–212 °F |
| 120 °C | 248 °F | 250 °F |
| 140 °C | 284 °F | 275 °F |
| 150 °C | 302 °F | 300 °F |
| 160 °C | 320 °F | 325 °F |
| 170 °C | 338 °F | 325–340 °F |
| 180 °C | 356 °F | 350 °F |
| 190 °C | 374 °F | 375 °F |
| 200 °C | 392 °F | 400 °F |
| 210 °C | 410 °F | 410 °F |
| 220 °C | 428 °F | 425 °F |
| 230 °C | 446 °F | 450 °F |
| 240 °C | 464 °F | 465–475 °F |
| 250 °C | 482 °F | 475–480 °F |
The formulas
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: subtract 32, multiply by 5, divide by 9. Example: (400 − 32) × 5 ÷ 9 = 204.4 °C.
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: multiply by 9, divide by 5, add 32. Example: 200 × 9 ÷ 5 + 32 = 392 °F.
Rounding to the nearest 5 or 10 degrees is normal for ovens. They swing up and down by about 10 °C (15–20 °F) as the element cycles on and off, so a 3-degree conversion error disappears in the noise.
What the temperature bands do
Oven temperature isn't just about speed. Different temperatures trigger different chemistry.
| Range | What happens | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|
| 95–120 °C / 200–250 °F | Gentle drying; little browning | Meringues, drying fruit, low-and-slow ribs |
| 140–160 °C / 275–325 °F | Slow, even heat; centre catches up to edges | Cheesecake, custards, braises, fruitcake |
| 175–190 °C / 350–375 °F | Steady Maillard browning and rise | Most cakes, cookies, muffins, casseroles |
| 200–220 °C / 400–425 °F | Fast browning and crisping, strong oven spring | Roast vegetables, bread, puff pastry |
| 230–260 °C / 450–500 °F | Very fast surface browning, blistering | Pizza, flatbreads, finishing a roast |
Why your oven may need adjusting
- Dial accuracy: many home ovens run 10–20 °C (15–35 °F) off. Place an oven thermometer in the centre and compare after 20 minutes of preheating.
- Preheat fully: most ovens beep before the walls are fully hot. Giving an extra 10 minutes helps.
- Dark pans: dark metal absorbs more heat. Many bakers drop the temperature by about 15 °C (25 °F) with dark or glass pans.
- Altitude: above about 900 m (3,000 ft), many cake recipes go up 15–25 °F so the structure sets before it over-rises. See high-altitude baking.
For British recipes, see the gas mark conversion chart, and for metric volumes and weights, the metric to US cooking measurements guide.
Questions
What is 350 °F in Celsius?
350 °F is 176.7 °C. Recipes and oven dials round it to 180 °C, or 160 °C in a fan (convection) oven.
What is 180 °C in Fahrenheit?
180 °C is exactly 356 °F. Most recipes treat it as 350 °F, which is close enough for baking.
How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit quickly?
Multiply by 9/5 (or 1.8) and add 32. For a rough mental version, double the Celsius figure and add 30; it's close for weather temperatures but overshoots by 30 to 50 °F at oven temperatures, so don't use it for baking.
Why is my oven hotter or cooler than the dial?
Home ovens are often off by 10 to 20 °C (15 to 35 °F) and cycle above and below the set point. An inexpensive oven thermometer on the centre rack shows the real temperature.