Celsius to Fahrenheit Oven Converter

Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit for oven temperatures is one of the most common kitchen calculations. British and European recipes use Celsius; American recipes use Fahrenheit. The formula is: °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32. So 180°C becomes (180 × 1.8) + 32 = 356°F.

The reference table on this page shows all common baking temperatures with their Fahrenheit equivalents, gas mark, fan oven setting, and oven type description. 180°C (Gas Mark 4, 356°F) is the most important temperature to memorise — it is the standard for Victoria sponge, chocolate cake, cookies, muffins, and most everyday baking.

Fan ovens (also called fan-assisted or convection ovens) circulate hot air and cook more efficiently than conventional ovens. The standard adjustment is to reduce the temperature by 20°C (or 25°F) when using a fan oven. So a recipe calling for 180°C in a conventional oven becomes 160°C in a fan oven. Many modern ovens have both conventional and fan settings.

It is worth noting that domestic ovens are rarely perfectly accurate. Research suggests most home ovens run between 10–25°C off their dial temperature. An oven thermometer (inexpensive and widely available) takes the guesswork out of baking by showing the actual temperature, not the dial setting.