Fahrenheit to Celsius
325°F to Celsius
325°F is 162.8°C (Gas Mark 3). On a UK oven, set 160°C (or 140°C fan).
325 degrees Fahrenheit equals
163°C
Exactly 162.8°C · UK oven setting: 160°C
What 325°F is used for
Moderately slow oven
325°F is Gas Mark 3. It works out at 163°C, so UK recipes write 160°C or 170°C. It is also the usual convection setting for a 350°F recipe.
Typical uses at this heat: casseroles, baked cheesecake, shortbread.
Oven dials can be out by a surprising amount. Here’s how to check yours with an oven thermometer.
How to convert 325°F to °C
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9:
293 × 5 ÷ 9 = 162.8°C
UK oven dials go up in 10°C steps, so recipes round this to 160°C.
325°F in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional oven | 325°F / 160°C |
| US convection oven | 300°F |
| UK fan oven | 140°C |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark 3 |
| Air fryer | 300°F / 150°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 |
| 400°F | 204.4°C | Gas Mark 6 | 375°F |
Common questions
What is 325°F in Celsius?
325°F is 162.8°C. UK recipes and oven dials round it to 160°C.
What Gas Mark is 325°F?
325°F is Gas Mark 3.
What is 325°F in a fan or convection oven?
In a US convection oven, use 300°F (25°F lower). In a UK fan oven, use 140°C. Many newer US ovens subtract the 25°F automatically in convection mode, so check your manual before you reduce it twice.
Is 325°F hot?
325°F (163°C) counts as a moderately slow oven. Typical uses: casseroles, baked cheesecake, shortbread.
More Fahrenheit conversions
Going the other way? See 180°C to °F and the other Celsius conversions.