Oven Temperature Converter

Why you need an oven temperature converter

Recipes from different countries specify oven temperature differently: American ones in Fahrenheit, most others in Celsius, and traditional British recipes often use Gas Mark. This converter helps you quickly translate the value into the scale you need.

Conversion formulas

• Celsius → Fahrenheit: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32
• Fahrenheit → Celsius: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
• Gas Mark → Celsius: approximately via a reference table (non-linear scale)

What is Gas Mark

Gas Mark is a traditional British scale for gas ovens, using numbers from ¼ to 9 instead of degrees. It originated before thermostat standardization and still appears in British cookbooks alongside modern Celsius values.

Practical temperature guidelines

• Low (~120-150°C): slow roasting, drying, meringues.
• Moderate (~160-180°C): most cakes, muffins, cookies.
• High (~200-220°C): bread, pizza, "crispy-crust" vegetables.
• Very high (230°C+): quick browning, some pastries.

The table values are approximate guidelines. Actual dish behavior depends on the specific oven (convection, thermostat calibration), so also rely on visual signs of doneness rather than temperature and time alone.