Celsius to Fahrenheit
220°C to Fahrenheit
220°C is 428°F (Gas Mark 7). In a fan oven, use 200°C.
220 degrees Celsius equals
428°F
Nearest US oven setting: 425°F
What 220°C is used for
Hot oven
220°C is Gas Mark 7, a hot oven. Yorkshire puddings, scones and crisp roast potatoes usually call for around 220°C (200°C fan). It is 428°F, written as 425°F in American recipes.
Typical uses at this heat: roast potatoes, scones, Yorkshire puddings, pastry.
Not sure your oven really reaches 220°C? Many ovens run hotter or cooler than the dial. See how to check your oven’s temperature.
How to convert 220°C to °F
Multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32:
396 + 32 = 428°F
The quick “double it and add 30” trick gives 470°F, which is 42°F too high at this temperature. That’s fine for weather but not for baking, so use the exact figure.
220°C in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional (top and bottom heat) | 220°C / 428°F |
| Fan oven | 200°C |
| US convection oven | 405°F |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark 7 |
| Air fryer | 205°C / 405°F |
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Nearby temperatures
| Celsius | Fahrenheit | Gas Mark | Fan oven |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180°C | 356°F | Gas Mark 4 | 160°C |
| 190°C | 374°F | Gas Mark 5 | 170°C |
| 200°C | 392°F | Gas Mark 6 | 180°C |
| 210°C | 410°F | Between 6 and 7 | 190°C |
| 220°C | 428°F | Gas Mark 7 | 200°C |
| 230°C | 446°F | Gas Mark 8 | 210°C |
| 240°C | 464°F | Gas Mark 9 | 220°C |
| 250°C | 482°F | Above 9 | 230°C |
| 260°C | 500°F | Above 9 | 240°C |
Common questions
What is 220°C in Fahrenheit?
220°C is 428°F. On a US oven dial, use 425°F.
What Gas Mark is 220°C?
220°C is Gas Mark 7.
What is 220°C in a fan oven?
Use 200°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 “220°C fan”, don’t reduce it again.
Is 220°C hot?
220°C counts as a hot oven. Typical uses: roast potatoes, scones, Yorkshire puddings, pastry.
More Celsius conversions
Going the other way? See 350°F to °C and the other Fahrenheit conversions.