Oven temperature conversion
Fahrenheit, Celsius, fan oven and gas mark, side by side. Type one and read the rest.
Fan (convection) ovens run hotter at the same setting, so recipes usually drop the temperature by about 20 °C (25 °F).
- Fahrenheit
- 350°F
- Celsius
- 177°C
- Fan / convection
- 157°C
- Gas mark
- 4
Exact: 176.7 °C = 350.0 °F. Recipes round to the nearest 5 or 10 degrees, and so do oven dials.
Baking temperature chart
| °F | °C | Fan °C | Gas | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 110 | 90 | ¼ | Meringue, slow drying |
| 250 | 120 | 100 | ½ | Meringue, slow drying |
| 275 | 140 | 120 | 1 | Meringue, slow drying |
| 300 | 150 | 130 | 2 | Cheesecake, rich fruit cake |
| 325 | 170 | 150 | 3 | Cheesecake, rich fruit cake |
| 350 | 180 | 160 | 4 | Cakes, cookies, brownies |
| 375 | 190 | 170 | 5 | Cakes, cookies, brownies |
| 400 | 200 | 180 | 6 | Bread, pastry, scones |
| 425 | 220 | 200 | 7 | Bread, pastry, scones |
| 450 | 230 | 210 | 8 | Pizza, hearth bread |
| 475 | 240 | 220 | 9 | Pizza, hearth bread |
Celsius values follow the rounding used in UK and European recipes. For precise work, exact conversions are one click away below.
Common conversions
- 200 °F to °C
- 225 °F to °C
- 250 °F to °C
- 275 °F to °C
- 300 °F to °C
- 325 °F to °C
- 350 °F to °C
- 375 °F to °C
- 400 °F to °C
- 425 °F to °C
- 450 °F to °C
- 475 °F to °C
- 500 °F to °C
- 140 °C to °F
- 150 °C to °F
- 160 °C to °F
- 170 °C to °F
- 180 °C to °F
- 190 °C to °F
- 200 °C to °F
- 210 °C to °F
- 220 °C to °F
- 230 °C to °F
- 240 °C to °F
- 250 °C to °F
Getting the temperature right
The dial is only half the story. Many home ovens run 10–25 °C away from the setting, which is why an inexpensive oven thermometer is one of the most useful baking tools you can own. Preheat for at least 20 minutes (longer with a baking stone or steel), and bake on the middle rack unless the recipe says otherwise. For dough, water temperature matters as much as oven temperature: see the desired dough temperature calculator.
Questions bakers ask
What is 350 °F in Celsius?
350 °F is 176.7 °C, which recipes round to 180 °C (160 °C in a fan oven, gas mark 4). It is the most common baking temperature for cakes and cookies.
How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9. For 400 °F: (400 − 32) × 5 ÷ 9 = 204 °C, usually written as 200 °C.
How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32. 180 °C × 9 ÷ 5 + 32 = 356 °F, which recipes call 350 °F.
Should I lower the temperature for a fan oven?
Yes. Most manufacturers and recipe writers suggest about 20 °C (25 °F) lower for fan or convection ovens, or the same temperature with a shorter bake. Check early the first time.
What gas mark is 180 °C?
Gas mark 4. Each gas mark step is roughly 14 °C (25 °F); gas mark 6 is 200 °C and gas mark 7 is 220 °C.