Fahrenheit to Celsius
500°F to Celsius
500°F is 260°C, hotter than Gas Mark 9. On a UK oven, set 260°C (or 240°C fan).
500 degrees Fahrenheit equals
260°C
Exactly 260°C · UK oven setting: 260°C
What 500°F is used for
Extremely hot
500°F is 260°C exactly and hotter than Gas Mark 9. It is the top of the dial on many home ovens and is mainly used for pizza.
Typical uses at this heat: pizza at your oven’s maximum; few recipes go this high.
Oven dials can be out by a surprising amount. Here’s how to check yours with an oven thermometer.
How to convert 500°F to °C
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9:
468 × 5 ÷ 9 = 260°C
UK oven dials go up in 10°C steps, so recipes round this to 260°C.
500°F in different ovens
| Oven type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Conventional oven | 500°F / 260°C |
| US convection oven | 475°F |
| UK fan oven | 240°C |
| Gas oven | Above 9 |
| Air fryer | 475°F / 245°C |
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Nearby temperatures
| Fahrenheit | Celsius (exact) | Gas Mark | Convection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 500°F in Celsius?
500°F is 260°C. UK recipes and oven dials round it to 260°C.
What Gas Mark is 500°F?
500°F is hotter than Gas Mark 9. Gas oven dials normally stop at Gas Mark 9 (475°F).
What is 500°F in a fan or convection oven?
In a US convection oven, use 475°F (25°F lower). In a UK fan oven, use 240°C. Many newer US ovens subtract the 25°F automatically in convection mode, so check your manual before you reduce it twice.
Is 500°F hot?
500°F (260°C) counts as a extremely hot. Typical uses: pizza at your oven’s maximum; few recipes go this high.
More Fahrenheit conversions
Going the other way? See 180°C to °F and the other Celsius conversions.