Fahrenheit to Celsius
300°F to Celsius
300°F is 148.9°C (Gas Mark 2). On a UK oven, set 150°C (or 130°C fan).
300 degrees Fahrenheit equals
149°C
Exactly 148.9°C · UK oven setting: 150°C
What 300°F is used for
Cool oven
300°F is Gas Mark 2 (about 150°C). It is a slow oven for long, gentle cooking such as rich fruit cakes and slow-roast meat.
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 300°F to °C
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9:
268 × 5 ÷ 9 = 148.9°C
UK oven dials go up in 10°C steps, so recipes round this to 150°C.
300°F in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional oven | 300°F / 150°C |
| US convection oven | 275°F |
| UK fan oven | 130°C |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark 2 |
| Air fryer | 275°F / 135°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 |
| 350°F | 176.7°C | Gas Mark 4 | 325°F |
| 375°F | 190.6°C | Gas Mark 5 | 350°F |
Common questions
What is 300°F in Celsius?
300°F is 148.9°C. UK recipes and oven dials round it to 150°C.
What Gas Mark is 300°F?
300°F is Gas Mark 2.
What is 300°F in a fan or convection oven?
In a US convection oven, use 275°F (25°F lower). In a UK fan oven, use 130°C. Many newer US ovens subtract the 25°F automatically in convection mode, so check your manual before you reduce it twice.
Is 300°F hot?
300°F (149°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.