Converting oven temperatures between Fahrenheit and Celsius is a common task when using recipes from different countries. This conversion is essential for achieving the correct cooking or baking temperature, ensuring your dishes turn out perfectly.
To convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius, we use the following formulas:
1. Fahrenheit to Celsius: \[ °C = (°F - 32) \times \frac{5}{9} \]
2. Celsius to Fahrenheit: \[ °F = (°C \times \frac{9}{5}) + 32 \]
Where:
Let's convert a common baking temperature of 350°F to Celsius:
Therefore, 350°F is approximately 176.67°C (often rounded to 175°C or 180°C in recipes).
Now, let's convert 200°C to Fahrenheit:
Therefore, 200°C is equivalent to 392°F.
Here's a handy conversion table for common oven temperatures:
| Fahrenheit | Celsius | Gas Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 225 °F | 110 °C | 1/4 |
| 250 °F | 120 °C | 1/2 |
| 275 °F | 135 °C | 1 |
| 300 °F | 150 °C | 2 |
| 325 °F | 165 °C | 3 |
| 350 °F | 180 °C | 4 |
| 375 °F | 190 °C | 5 |
| 400 °F | 205 °C | 6 |
| 425 °F | 220 °C | 7 |
| 450 °F | 230 °C | 8 |
| 475 °F | 245 °C | 9 |
| 500 °F | 260 °C | 10 |
This table provides quick reference for common oven temperatures in Fahrenheit, Celsius, and their corresponding Gas Mark numbers.