180°C = 350°F Oven (325°F Convection / Gas Mark 4)
180°C in a conventional oven equals 350°F (exact 356°F on a US oven dial), 160°C (325°F) in a fan-assisted convection oven, and UK Gas Mark 4, delivering moderate domestic oven heat ideal for baking and roasting everyday sponge cakes and traybakes and brownies.
180°C converts to 356°F (dial 350°F in the US). This is the default baking setting across European and Australian cookbooks, yielding reliable rise and gentle caramelization.
Oven Thermal Zone Spectrum350°F • Gas Mark 4 • Moderate
Slow / Low225–300°F • GM ½–2
Moderate Bake325–375°F • GM 3–5
Hot Roast400–450°F • GM 6–8
Pizza / Broil475°F+ • GM 9–10
Conventional °F
350°F
Exact: 356°F
Conventional °C
180°C
Exact: 180°C
Convection / Fan
160°C Fan
325°F (−25°F)
UK Gas Mark
Gas Mark 4
Moderate
International Oven Dial & UK Gas Mark Reference
| Static °F | Static °C | Fan °C | Gas Mark | Heat Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225°F | 110°C | 90°C Fan | Gas Mark ¼ | Very Cool / Drying & Meringues |
| 250°F | 120°C | 100°C Fan | Gas Mark ½ | Very Slow / Slow Braising |
| 275°F | 140°C | 120°C Fan | Gas Mark 1 | Slow / Custards & Rich Fruitcakes |
| 300°F | 150°C | 130°C Fan | Gas Mark 2 | Slow–Moderate / Casseroles & Shortbread |
| 325°F | 165°C | 145°C Fan | Gas Mark 3 | Moderate / Cheesecakes & Loaf Cakes |
| 350°F | 180°C | 160°C Fan | Gas Mark 4 | Moderate / Everyday Baking, Cookies & Layer Cakes |
| 375°F | 190°C | 170°C Fan | Gas Mark 5 | Moderately Hot / Pies, Muffins & Roasting |
| 400°F | 200°C | 180°C Fan | Gas Mark 6 | Hot / Crispy Roasting, Puff Pastry & Scones |
| 425°F | 220°C | 200°C Fan | Gas Mark 7 | Hot / Artisan Bread, Roasted Veg & Yorkshire Pudding |
| 450°F | 230°C | 210°C Fan | Gas Mark 8 | Very Hot / Hearth Loaves & High-Heat Roasting |
| 475°F | 245°C | 225°C Fan | Gas Mark 9 | Very Hot / Dutch-Oven Sourdough & Skillet Sear |
| 500°F | 260°C | 240°C Fan | Gas Mark 10 | Extremely Hot / Pizza Stone & Flatbreads |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 180°C in Fahrenheit for baking? ▾
180°C is 356°F, which corresponds to 350°F on US oven dials and UK Gas Mark 4 (or 160°C for fan ovens).
Why do so many international recipes specify 180°C? ▾
180°C is the metric equivalent of the versatile 350°F sweet spot, promoting reliable leavening, moisture retention, and gentle golden browning across almost all baked goods.