Oven Temperature Converter — Celsius, Fahrenheit & Gas Mark
Convert oven temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Gas Mark. Includes Nigerian baking temperature guide for cakes, bread, and pastries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should I bake a Nigerian cake at?
Most Nigerian cakes bake at 160–180°C (325–355°F, Gas Mark 3–4). Pound cake and fruit cakes: 160°C (325°F). Sponge cakes and layer cakes: 175–180°C (350–355°F). Cupcakes: 180°C (355°F) for 18–22 minutes. Use the lower temperature for darker pans and the higher for lighter pans.
How do I know if my oven runs hot or cold?
Test with an oven thermometer (cheap in Nigerian kitchen stores). Alternatively, bake a known recipe and observe: if top browns before inside is cooked, oven runs hot; if baking takes longer than expected, oven runs cold. Most Nigerian domestic ovens run 10–25°C hotter than the dial indicates — check and adjust accordingly.
What is a moderate oven temperature in Nigeria?
Moderate oven: 180°C (350°F, Gas Mark 4). This is the most common baking temperature for Nigerian cakes, bread, and pastries. Slow/low oven: 150°C (300°F). Hot oven: 200–220°C (390–425°F) — used for bread, pizza, and roasting meat. Very hot: 230°C+ (450°F) for high-heat baking.
My oven only shows Gas Mark, how do I convert?
Gas Mark conversions: Gas ¼ = 110°C = 225°F (very cool). Gas 1 = 140°C = 275°F. Gas 2 = 150°C = 300°F. Gas 3 = 160°C = 325°F. Gas 4 = 180°C = 350°F (moderate). Gas 5 = 190°C = 375°F. Gas 6 = 200°C = 400°F. Gas 7 = 220°C = 425°F (hot). Gas 8 = 230°C = 450°F. Gas 9 = 240°C = 475°F.