Fahrenheit to Celsius
250°F to Celsius
250°F is 121.1°C (Gas Mark ½). On a UK oven, set 120°C (or 100°C fan).
250 degrees Fahrenheit equals
121°C
Exactly 121.1°C · UK oven setting: 120°C
What 250°F is used for
Cool oven
250°F is Gas Mark ½ (UK charts say 120°C). It is a low, slow setting used for drying, meringues and very slow roasting.
Typical uses at this heat: slow roasts, pavlova, rich fruit cake.
Oven dials can be out by a surprising amount. Here’s how to check yours with an oven thermometer.
How to convert 250°F to °C
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9:
218 × 5 ÷ 9 = 121.1°C
UK oven dials go up in 10°C steps, so recipes round this to 120°C.
250°F in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional oven | 250°F / 120°C |
| US convection oven | 225°F |
| UK fan oven | 100°C |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark ½ |
| Air fryer | 225°F / 105°C |
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Nearby temperatures
| Fahrenheit | Celsius (exact) | Gas Mark | Convection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250°F | 121.1°C | Gas Mark ½ | 225°F |
| 275°F | 135°C | Gas Mark 1 | 250°F |
| 300°F | 148.9°C | Gas Mark 2 | 275°F |
| 325°F | 162.8°C | Gas Mark 3 | 300°F |
Common questions
What is 250°F in Celsius?
250°F is 121.1°C. UK recipes and oven dials round it to 120°C.
What Gas Mark is 250°F?
250°F is Gas Mark ½.
What is 250°F in a fan or convection oven?
In a US convection oven, use 225°F (25°F lower). In a UK fan oven, use 100°C. Many newer US ovens subtract the 25°F automatically in convection mode, so check your manual before you reduce it twice.
Is 250°F hot?
250°F (121°C) counts as a cool oven. Typical uses: slow roasts, pavlova, rich fruit cake.
More Fahrenheit conversions
Going the other way? See 180°C to °F and the other Celsius conversions.