Fahrenheit to Celsius
475°F to Celsius
475°F is 246.1°C (Gas Mark 9). On a UK oven, set 240°C (or 220°C fan).
475 degrees Fahrenheit equals
246°C
Exactly 246.1°C · UK oven setting: 240°C
What 475°F is used for
Very hot oven
475°F is Gas Mark 9. The exact conversion is 246.1°C, but UK charts usually pair Gas Mark 9 with 240°C. It is very hot, for pizza and crusty bread.
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 475°F to °C
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9:
443 × 5 ÷ 9 = 246.1°C
UK oven dials go up in 10°C steps, so recipes round this to 240°C.
475°F in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional oven | 475°F / 240°C |
| US convection oven | 450°F |
| UK fan oven | 220°C |
| Gas oven | Gas Mark 9 |
| Air fryer | 450°F / 230°C |
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Nearby temperatures
| Fahrenheit | Celsius (exact) | Gas Mark | Convection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 550°F | 287.8°C | Above 9 | 525°F |
Common questions
What is 475°F in Celsius?
475°F is 246.1°C. UK recipes and oven dials round it to 240°C.
What Gas Mark is 475°F?
475°F is Gas Mark 9.
What is 475°F in a fan or convection oven?
In a US convection oven, use 450°F (25°F lower). In a UK fan oven, use 220°C. Many newer US ovens subtract the 25°F automatically in convection mode, so check your manual before you reduce it twice.
Is 475°F hot?
475°F (246°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.