How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit? And Fahrenheit to Celsius? If you've ever followed a baking recipe, you've probably seen temperatures given in different units. From oven conversion chart to formulas, this guide will teach you everything on converting °C to °F and °F to °C.
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There are three main temperature scale systems. Depending on where you live, oven temperature may be expressed in degree Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Gas Marks. The Celsius scale is the standard unit system, used in most countries around the world. With exception of the United States, the Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands, where baking temperatures are in Fahrenheit. The Gas Marks, instead, are commonly used in the United Kingdom and in Ireland.
When it comes to baking, you will often need to convert 180 C to F, 200 C to F, or 200 F to C and 350 F to C. These are some of the most popular conversions, but not the only ones. After a brief mathematical walkthrough, you will find a complete Fahrenheit to Celsius chart and a Celsius to Fahrenheit chart.
How to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
Translating an oven temperature in Fahrenheit to Celsius involves a simple mathematical formula. To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you first subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply the result by 5, and finally divide by 9. Here's the conversion formula:
C represents the temperature in degree Celsius and F represents the temperature in degree Fahrenheit. Here's a breakdown of the formula, with step-by-step directions:
- Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature
- Multiply the result of the subtraction by 5
- Divide the result of the multiplication by 9
For example, if we want to convert 200 degrees F to C, we would use the oven temperature conversion formula as follows:
- Step 1. 200−32 = 168
- Step 2. 168 x 5 = 840
- Step 3. 840 / 9 = 93
How to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
If you want to convert degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit, you will need to slightly update the previous formula. To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you first multiply the Celsius temperature by 9, then divide the result by 5, and finally you add 32. Here's the formula:
F represents the temperature in degree Fahrenheit and C represents the temperature in degree Celsius. Here's a breakdown of the formula:
- Multiply Celsius degrees by 9
- Divide the result of the multiplication by 5
- Add 32 to the result of the division
Let's make an example, so that the maths gets clearer to understand. If we want to convert 180 deg C to F, we would use the formula as follows:
- Step 1. 180 x 9 = 1,620
- Step 2. 1,620 / 5 = 324
- Step 3. 324 + 32 = 356
Oven temperature conversion chart
| Fahrenheit | Celsius | Gas Mark | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 degrees F | 93 degrees C | ¼ | Very Cool or Very Slow |
| 212 degrees F | 100 degrees C | ¼ | Very Cool or Very Slow |
| 225 degrees F | 107 degrees C | ¼ | Very Cool or Very Slow |
| 250 degrees F | 121 degrees C | ½ | Very Cool or Very Slow |
| 275 degrees F | 140 degrees C | 1 | Very Cool or Very Slow |
| 300 degrees F | 150 degrees C | 2 | Cool or Slow |
| 320 degrees F | 160 degrees C | 3 | Warm |
| 325 degrees F | 165 degrees C | 3 | Warm |
| 338 degrees F | 170 degrees C | 3 | Warm |
| 350 degrees F | 177 degrees C | 4 | Moderate |
| 356 degrees F | 180 degrees C | 4 | Moderate |
| 375 degrees F | 190 degrees C | 5 | Moderate |
| 400 degrees F | 200 degrees C | 6 | Moderately Hot |
| 410 degrees F | 210 degrees C | 7 | Hot |
| 425 degrees F | 220 degrees C | 7 | Hot |
| 450 degrees F | 230 degrees C | 8 | Hot |
| 475 degrees F | 245 degrees C | 9 | Hot |
| 482 degrees F | 250 degrees C | 10 | Very Hot |
| 500 degrees F | 260 degrees C | 10 | Very Hot |
| 525 degrees F | 274 degrees C | n/a | Very Hot |
| 550 degrees F | 288 degrees C | n/a | Very Hot |
