Oven Temperature Converter
Convert Celsius and Fahrenheit exactly, with common oven settings and an optional adjustment you control.
Exact Celsius and Fahrenheit formulas
Changing temperature units does not change the heat setting. For example, 350°F is 176.67°C, while 180°C is 356°F. These are close settings, but not exact equivalents. The calculator shows both the exact conversion and a rounded value for a dial marked in 5-degree steps.
Common oven temperatures
| Celsius | Exact Fahrenheit |
|---|---|
| 150°C | 302°F |
| 160°C | 320°F |
| 175°C | 347°F |
| 180°C | 356°F |
| 200°C | 392°F |
| 220°C | 428°F |
Unit conversion and fan adjustments are different
The default adjustment is zero. If your recipe or oven instructions specify a reduction, enter that amount in Celsius. The calculator subtracts it after converting the original temperature. It shows the adjusted Celsius and Fahrenheit values separately, so the exact conversion stays visible.
For a 200°C recipe with a user-entered 20°C reduction, the adjusted setting is 180°C or 356°F. This example demonstrates the arithmetic; it is not a universal fan-oven rule. Some ovens convert settings automatically, so check your oven instructions before applying another adjustment.
FAQ
- Is 180°C exactly 350°F?
- No. 180°C equals 356°F. 350°F equals about 176.67°C. Recipe writers may round settings for convenience.
- Does the tool change cooking time?
- No. Unit conversion represents the same temperature in another scale. Follow the recipe's timing and doneness cues, and recheck them if you choose a different oven mode.
- What is the optional reduction for?
- It applies an adjustment you already know from your recipe or oven manual. Leave it at zero for a direct Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion.
- Why does the rounded setting differ from the exact result?
- Oven controls often use fixed steps. The second line rounds each converted value to the nearest multiple of five; it does not claim that your oven has that exact dial setting.