Gas Mark Converter

Gas Mark Converter

Convert UK gas mark oven temperatures to Celsius and Fahrenheit for accurate cooking and baking from 1/4 to 9

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Convert between UK gas marks and Celsius/Fahrenheit for accurate oven cooking
Converts between UK gas marks and Celsius/Fahrenheit temperatures. Gas marks are commonly used in British recipes.
Complete Gas Mark Temperature Chart
Essential oven temperature conversions for UK and international cooking
Gas 1/4
Very Cool
107°C
225°F
Best for:
Very slow cooking
Dried fruit
Gas 1/2
Very Cool
121°C
250°F
Best for:
Very slow cooking
Dried fruit
Gas 1
Very Cool
135°C
275°F
Best for:
Slow cooking
Meringues
Gas 2
Cool
149°C
300°F
Best for:
Slow cooking
Casseroiles
Gas 3
Moderately Cool
163°C
325°F
Best for:
Baking
Cookies
Gas 4
Moderate
177°C
350°F
Best for:
Most baking
Cakes
Gas 5
Moderate Heat
191°C
375°F
Best for:
Roasting
Vegetables
Gas 6
Moderately Hot
204°C
400°F
Best for:
Roasting meat
Fish
Gas 7
Hot
218°C
425°F
Best for:
Fast roasting
Crispy vegetables
Gas 8
Very Hot
232°C
450°F
Best for:
Fast cooking
Grilling
Gas 9
Very Hot
246°C
475°F
Best for:
Very fast cooking
Broiling

🔥 Oven Temperature Tips

  • • Always preheat your oven for 10-15 minutes before cooking
  • • Use an oven thermometer to verify actual temperature
  • • Gas marks 1-2: Very slow cooking, casseroles, dried fruits
  • • Gas marks 3-4: Most baking, cakes, cookies, pastries
  • • Gas marks 5-6: Roasting vegetables, poultry, meat
  • • Gas marks 7-9: Fast cooking, grilling effects, crispy foods

Complete Guide: Gas Mark Converter

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is Gas Mark Converter?

The Gas Mark Converter transforms Gas Mark oven settings (used primarily in the UK and Ireland) to Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures. Gas Mark is a numeric scale from 1 to 10 used on gas ovens. You enter a Gas Mark number and the tool shows the equivalent temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. A reference chart shows all Gas Mark settings. All processing happens in the browser.

This tool uses a lookup table mapping Gas Mark numbers to their corresponding temperatures. Gas Mark 1 is 140°C (275°F), Gas Mark 4 is 180°C (350°F), and so on through Gas Mark 10 at 290°C (550°F). The tool also converts in reverse, from Celsius or Fahrenheit to the nearest Gas Mark.

Key Features
Converts Gas Mark to Celsius and Fahrenheit
Reverse conversion from temperature to Gas Mark
Reference chart for all Gas Mark settings
Quick preset buttons for common Gas Marks
Copy result to clipboard
Runs in the browser with no uploads
Includes descriptive terms (cool, moderate, hot)
Supports half Gas Marks (e.g., 3.5)
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Following UK recipes in a non-UK oven

Convert Gas Mark 6 to 200°C (400°F) when using a metric or US oven.

Converting old British recipes

Translate Gas Mark settings from a vintage recipe book to modern oven temperatures.

Setting a gas oven from a Celsius recipe

Convert 180°C to Gas Mark 4 when cooking on a UK gas oven.

Learning UK cooking terminology

Understand what Gas Mark settings mean for international cooking courses.

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Enter a Gas Mark number

Type the Gas Mark value (1-10, including halves).

2

View the temperature

The tool shows the Celsius and Fahrenheit equivalents.

3

Or enter a temperature

Type a Celsius or Fahrenheit value to find the nearest Gas Mark.

4

Copy the result

Copy the temperature you need.

Pro Tips
1

Gas Mark 4 (180°C / 350°F) is the most common setting for baking.

2

Gas Mark 1 (140°C / 275°F) is a very low setting for slow cooking.

3

Gas Mark 9 (240°C / 475°F) is a very hot setting for pizza and roasting.

4

Half Gas Marks (e.g., 3.5) are between the standard settings.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gas Mark?

Gas Mark is a temperature scale used on UK and Irish gas ovens. It runs from 1 (cool, 140°C) to 10 (very hot, 290°C). It provides a simple numeric way to set oven temperature without needing exact degree values.

Can I convert from Celsius to Gas Mark?

Yes. Enter a Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature and the tool finds the nearest Gas Mark setting.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All conversion happens in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.

What is the most common Gas Mark?

Gas Mark 4 (180°C / 350°F) is the most commonly used setting for general baking and roasting.

Does it support half Gas Marks?

Yes. You can enter values like 3.5 or 6.5 for settings between the standard numbers.