Slow Cooker Conversion Calculator

Convert conventional oven recipes to slow cooker timing. Translate oven time and temperature to low or high slow cooker settings.

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Slow Cooker LOW

240 min

Slow Cooker LOW4.0 hours
Slow Cooker HIGH120 min
Slow Cooker HIGH2.0 hours
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How to Convert Oven to Slow Cooker

Conversion Rules

  • Slow Cooker LOW = Oven Time x 4
  • Slow Cooker HIGH = Oven Time x 2

    • General Equivalents

    Oven TimeSlow Cooker HIGHSlow Cooker LOW 15-30 min1-2 hours4-6 hours 30-60 min2-3 hours6-8 hours 1-3 hours3-4 hours8-12 hours

    Tips

    Reduce liquid by about one-third since slow cookers retain more moisture. Do not lift the lid during cooking; each peek adds 15-20 minutes.

    Example Calculation

    Convert a 60-minute oven recipe at 350°F to slow cooker.

    1. 01Slow cooker LOW: 60 x 4 = 240 minutes = 4 hours.
    2. 02Slow cooker HIGH: 60 x 2 = 120 minutes = 2 hours.
    3. 03Reduce liquid in the recipe by about 1/3.

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