What is this?
This converter switches between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C). Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9; °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32. Use it to match oven temperatures and recipe instructions reliably.[1][2][1]
Why important: Bakers often need to convert recipe temperatures or oven settings when following resources from different countries. Small errors of 10–20°F (5–10°C) can change crust development, oven spring, and bake times—so accurate conversion matters for repeatable sourdough results.[1][2][1]
Calculator
Rounded to one decimal place for practical oven settings
🛒 Recommended Products
We recommend the following tools for this recipe:
Digital Kitchen Scale
Essential for accurate ingredient measurement and maintaining dough temperature control by weighing water additions
Instant-Read Thermometer
Quickly check dough and oven temperatures for consistent fermentation and bake results
Dutch Oven or Cast Iron Pot
Helps maintain stable oven environment and crust development when baking sourdough
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Recommendations by Flour Type
| Flour | Min % | Standard % | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preheat for Dutch oven bakes | 450°F / 230°C% | 475°F / 245°C% | 500°F / 260°C% |
| Open-oven hearth or cloche | 425°F / 220°C% | 450°F / 230°C% | 475°F / 245°C% |
| Long cold bakes (lower heat) | 350°F / 175°C% | 375°F / 190°C% | 400°F / 205°C% |
Hydration Ranges
Gentle bakes, longer timings, softer crust
Balanced crust and oven spring
Strong oven spring and blistered crust; often used with a preheated Dutch oven or cloche[1]
Tips
💡 Measure dough and oven temps directly
Use an instant-read thermometer to check internal dough temperature (target ~ 200–210°F / 93–99°C for a fully baked loaf) and to verify oven setpoint vs actual temperature.[1][2][1]
💡 Adjust for your oven
Many home ovens run hot or cool. Test with an instant-read thermometer and note the offset; then use the converter to set the correct displayed temperature.[1]
💡 Account for vessel and load
A preheated Dutch oven or pizza stone changes effective baking temperature; preheat longer and use the converter when following recipes that specify different bake vessels.[1][2]
💡 Weigh water and ingredients
When adjusting recipe temperature-related water additions (to hit desired dough temperature), weigh ingredients on a Digital Kitchen Scale and compute target water temperature using standard formulas—accurate conversions help when recipes use different units.[1]
💡 Ambient and dough temperature matter
Use the converter when planning dough mixes at specific desired final dough temperature (FDT). Combine room temp, flour temp, starter temp and water temp—convert units consistently to avoid errors.[2][1]