Fahrenheit to Celsius (Cooking) Converter Formula

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Formulas Used

Celsius

celsius = (value - 32) * 5 / 9

Gas Mark (Approx)

gas_mark = (value - 250) / 25

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
valueTemperature (°F)(°F)350

How It Works

Cooking Temperature Conversion

°C = (°F - 32) x 5/9

Common Cooking Temperatures

| °F | °C | Use | |---|---|---| | 250 | 121 | Low/slow roasting | | 325 | 163 | Slow bake | | 350 | 177 | Standard baking | | 375 | 191 | Moderate | | 400 | 204 | Hot oven | | 425 | 218 | Pizza, bread | | 450 | 232 | Very hot | | 500 | 260 | Broil-like |

Worked Example

Convert 350°F (standard baking) to Celsius.

value = 350
  1. 01Celsius = (350 - 32) x 5/9
  2. 02Celsius = 318 x 5/9 = 177°C
  3. 03Gas Mark approx = (350 - 250) / 25 = 4

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