Gas to electric oven conversion
Switching a recipe from gas to electric? Gas mark 4 is 180°C (160°C fan). Full conversion below.
Gas mark to electric oven
| Gas mark | °C | Fan °C | °F |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 140°C | 120°C | 284°F |
| 2 | 150°C | 130°C | 302°F |
| 3 | 160°C | 140°C | 320°F |
| 4 | 180°C | 160°C | 356°F |
| 5 | 190°C | 170°C | 374°F |
| 6 | 200°C | 180°C | 392°F |
| 7 | 220°C | 200°C | 428°F |
| 8 | 230°C | 210°C | 446°F |
| 9 | 240°C | 220°C | 464°F |
Electric fan ovens run about 20 °C cooler than electric conventional for the same result. If your recipe is in gas marks and your oven is a fan electric, use the fan column.
Frequently asked questions
What is gas mark 4 in electric?
Gas mark 4 is 180°C in a conventional electric oven, or about 160°C in a fan electric oven.
How do I convert a gas oven recipe to electric?
Match the gas mark to the chart: gas 4 = 180°C, gas 6 = 200°C, gas 7 = 220°C. Use the fan column if your oven is fan-assisted.
Is a gas oven hotter than electric?
At the same chart setting they match, but gas ovens tend to be more humid with more temperature variation than electric.