Baking Temperature Converter
Convert between fan oven, conventional oven, gas mark, and Fahrenheit for any recipe.
Temperature Converter
Oven Temperature Guide
| Description | °C | °F | Gas | Fan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very low (delicate) | 110°C | 225°F | 1 | 90°C |
| Low (cheesecake) | 150°C | 300°F | 2 | 130°C |
| Moderate (cakes) | 160°C | 325°F | 3 | 140°C |
| Medium (Victoria sponge) | 180°C | 350°F | 4 | 160°C |
| Medium-hot (roast) | 200°C | 400°F | 6 | 180°C |
| Hot (bread) | 220°C | 425°F | 7 | 200°C |
| Very hot (pizza) | 230°C | 450°F | 8 | 210°C |
| Extremely hot (crust) | 240°C | 475°F | 9 | 220°C |
Common Recipe Temperatures
Shortbread
160°C (325°F)
Victoria sponge cake
180°C (350°F)
Roast chicken
200°C (400°F)
Bread
220°C (425°F)
Pizza
230°C (450°F)
Cheesecake
150°C (300°F)
Meringue (low & slow)
100°C (210°F)
⛰️ Altitude Adjustment
At high altitude, water boils lower, so baking requires higher oven temperatures. Increase by ~15°C per 1,000m above 900m.
Quick presets:
Tip: Enter any temperature to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Use the reference table to identify your oven's settings. Adjust for altitude if you're baking at high elevation.
How it works
TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS: °C to °F: (°C × 9/5) + 32 °F to °C: (°F - 32) × 5/9 FAN/CONVECTION ADJUSTMENT: Fan oven temp ≈ Conventional temp − 20°C ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (above 900m): Increase temp by ~15°C per 1000m elevation Joburg (1750m): +13°C adjustment Denver (1609m): +10°C adjustment
Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Gas Mark for baking. Reference table shows standard oven temperatures for all major baking contexts. Quick lookup for common recipes (shortbread, Victoria sponge, bread, pizza). Bonus: Altitude adjustment for high-elevation locations like Johannesburg and Denver.
Why this matters
Oven temperatures are the foundation of baking. Recipes use different temperature systems: UK uses Gas Marks; US uses Fahrenheit; rest of world uses Celsius. Fan ovens differ from conventional. At high altitude (Johannesburg is 1,750m), water boils lower, so baking requires higher temps. This calculator handles all conversions and adjustments instantly.
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