Celsius to Fahrenheit
120°C to Fahrenheit
120°C is 248°F (Gas Mark ½). In a fan oven, use 100°C.
120 degrees Celsius equals
248°F
Nearest US oven setting: 250°F
What 120°C is used for
Very cool oven
120°C is Gas Mark ½. It is a common setting for meringues and pavlova, which need to dry out more than bake.
Typical uses at this heat: meringues, drying fruit or herbs, keeping food warm.
Not sure your oven really reaches 120°C? Many ovens run hotter or cooler than the dial. See how to check your oven’s temperature.
How to convert 120°C to °F
Multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32:
216 + 32 = 248°F
The quick “double it and add 30” trick gives 270°F, which is 22°F too high at this temperature. That’s fine for weather but not for baking, so use the exact figure.
120°C in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional (top and bottom heat) | 120°C / 248°F |
| Fan oven | 100°C |
| US convection oven | 225°F |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark ½ |
| Air fryer | 105°C / 225°F |
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Nearby temperatures
| Celsius | Fahrenheit | Gas Mark | Fan oven |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100°C | 212°F | Below ¼ | 80°C |
| 110°C | 230°F | Gas Mark ¼ | 90°C |
| 120°C | 248°F | Gas Mark ½ | 100°C |
| 130°C | 266°F | Between ½ and 1 | 110°C |
| 140°C | 284°F | Gas Mark 1 | 120°C |
| 150°C | 302°F | Gas Mark 2 | 130°C |
| 160°C | 320°F | Gas Mark 3 | 140°C |
Common questions
What is 120°C in Fahrenheit?
120°C is 248°F. On a US oven dial, use 250°F.
What Gas Mark is 120°C?
120°C is Gas Mark ½.
What is 120°C in a fan oven?
Use 100°C in a fan oven. Fan ovens circulate hot air, so UK recipes reduce the conventional temperature by 20°C. If your recipe already says “120°C fan”, don’t reduce it again.
Is 120°C hot?
120°C counts as a very cool oven. Typical uses: meringues, drying fruit or herbs, keeping food warm.
More Celsius conversions
Going the other way? See 350°F to °C and the other Fahrenheit conversions.