Fahrenheit to Celsius
450°F to Celsius
450°F is 232.2°C (Gas Mark 8). On a UK oven, set 230°C (or 210°C fan).
450 degrees Fahrenheit equals
232°C
Exactly 232.2°C · UK oven setting: 230°C
What 450°F is used for
Very hot oven
450°F is Gas Mark 8. It works out at 232.2°C, and UK recipes write it as 230°C. It is used for pizza and the first, hottest stage of bread baking.
Typical uses at this heat: pizza, flatbreads, crusty bread.
Oven dials can be out by a surprising amount. Here’s how to check yours with an oven thermometer.
How to convert 450°F to °C
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9:
418 × 5 ÷ 9 = 232.2°C
UK oven dials go up in 10°C steps, so recipes round this to 230°C.
450°F in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional oven | 450°F / 230°C |
| US convection oven | 425°F |
| UK fan oven | 210°C |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark 8 |
| Air fryer | 425°F / 215°C |
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Nearby temperatures
| Fahrenheit | Celsius (exact) | Gas Mark | Convection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375°F | 190.6°C | Gas Mark 5 | 350°F |
| 400°F | 204.4°C | Gas Mark 6 | 375°F |
| 425°F | 218.3°C | Gas Mark 7 | 400°F |
| 450°F | 232.2°C | Gas Mark 8 | 425°F |
| 475°F | 246.1°C | Gas Mark 9 | 450°F |
| 500°F | 260°C | Above 9 | 475°F |
| 525°F | 273.9°C | Above 9 | 500°F |
Common questions
What is 450°F in Celsius?
450°F is 232.2°C. UK recipes and oven dials round it to 230°C.
What Gas Mark is 450°F?
450°F is Gas Mark 8.
What is 450°F in a fan or convection oven?
In a US convection oven, use 425°F (25°F lower). In a UK fan oven, use 210°C. Many newer US ovens subtract the 25°F automatically in convection mode, so check your manual before you reduce it twice.
Is 450°F hot?
450°F (232°C) counts as a very hot oven. Typical uses: pizza, flatbreads, crusty bread.
More Fahrenheit conversions
Going the other way? See 180°C to °F and the other Celsius conversions.