Thyme for Cooking: Temperature Conversions

Please note:  Oven temperatures can vary greatly.  For accuracy, it's best to have an oven thermometer,  You can pick up an inexpensive one at your local kitchen store or supermarket to hang in your oven.

Term
F
C
Gas Mark
Water Freezes
32
0
 
Wine cellar
55
13
 
Room temp
70
21
 
Water boil
212
100
 
Very cool oven
225
110
1/4
Cool oven
250
120
1/2
Very slow oven
275
140
1
Slow oven
300
150
2
Low oven
325
160
3
Moderate oven
350
180
4
Moderately hot oven
375
190
5
Hot oven
400 - 425
200 - 220
6 - 7
Very hot oven
450 - 475
230 - 240
8 - 9
Extremely hot oven
500
260
9+
Broil    
Grill

 

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