Cooking & nutrition

Oven temperature converter

Convert recipe temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit, French thermostat and Gas Mark, fan oven included.

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How it works

French thermostat × 30 = °C (th. 6 = 180 °C). °F = °C × 9/5 + 32. Gas Mark 4 = 180 °C (+ 15 °C per mark above 1). Fan oven: about 20 °C lower.

Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.

Worked example

With the default values:

  • Value180
  • Recipe unitCelsius (°C)
  • Is your oven fan-assisted?No

you get:

  • Set your oven180 °C
  • Celsius (conventional)180 °C
  • Fahrenheit355 °F
  • French thermostatth. 6

Frequently asked questions

How does the “Oven temperature converter” tool work?

French thermostat × 30 = °C (th. 6 = 180 °C). °F = °C × 9/5 + 32. Gas Mark 4 = 180 °C (+ 15 °C per mark above 1). Fan oven: about 20 °C lower.

What do I need to enter?

Just fill in: value, recipe unit, is your oven fan-assisted?. The result updates as you type.

Can you give an example?

Value: 180; Recipe unit: Celsius (°C); Is your oven fan-assisted?: No → Set your oven: 180 °C; Celsius (conventional): 180 °C.

Is this calculator free, and is my data private?

Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.