Oven temperature converter
Convert an oven temperature
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moderate oven
Common marks
| Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) | Gas mark | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 225 | ¼ | very low oven |
| 120 | 250 | ½ | very low oven |
| 140 | 275 | 1 | very low oven |
| 150 | 300 | 2 | low oven |
| 160 | 325 | 3 | low oven |
| 170 | 340 | 4 | low oven |
| 180 | 350 | 5 | moderate oven |
| 190 | 375 | 5 | moderate oven |
| 200 | 400 | 6 | hot oven |
| 220 | 425 | 7 | hot oven |
| 230 | 450 | 8 | very hot oven |
| 240 | 475 | 9 | very hot oven |
| 250 | 480 | — | very hot oven |
| 260 | 500 | — | very hot oven |
Frequently asked questions
What is 350 °F in Celsius?
350 °F = 180 °C (rounded). That's a moderate oven — the most common setting in North American recipes.
How do I convert °F to °C?
Subtract 32 then divide by 1.8: (°F − 32) ÷ 1.8. Example: 400 °F → (400−32)/1.8 ≈ 204 °C.
How do I convert °C to °F?
Multiply by 1.8 then add 32: (°C × 1.8) + 32. Example: 200 °C → 392 °F.
What is a gas mark?
The dial setting on British gas ovens: gas mark 4 ≈ 180 °C / 350 °F, gas mark 6 ≈ 200 °C / 400 °F.
What do soft, moderate and hot ovens mean?
Very low < 140 °C, low ≈ 150-170 °C, moderate ≈ 180-190 °C, hot ≈ 200-220 °C, very hot > 220 °C.