Fahrenheit | Celsius | Observation |
-459.67°F | -273.15°C | Absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature |
-418°F | -250°C | Temperatures found in cryogenic applications |
-376°F | -226.7°C | Boiling point of neon |
-362°F | -219.0°C | Boiling point of hydrogen |
-356°F | -215.6°C | Boiling point of helium |
-320.8°F | -196°C | Boiling point of liquid nitrogen |
-297.4°F | -183°C | Boiling point of liquid oxygen |
-238°F | -150°C | Temperatures found in ultra-low temperature research |
-220°F | -140°C | The coldest temperature recorded on Earth in a permanently inhabited location, Oymyakon, Russia |
-199.5°F | -128.6°C | Coldest temperature recorded on Earth at Vostok Station, Antarctica |
-148°F | -100°C | Freezing point of ethanol |
-128.6°F | -89.2°C | Coldest temperature recorded in nature at the Soviet Union’s Vostok Station, Antarctica |
-109.3°F | -78.5°C | Freezing point of mercury |
-100°F | -73.3°C | Extremely cold temperatures found in Antarctica |
-96.2°F | -71.2°C | Freezing point of isopropyl alcohol |
-68°F | -55.6°C | Freezing point of ethylene glycol |
-40°F | -40°C | The temperature at which the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales converge |
-31°F | -35°C | Extremely cold – typical temperature of the Antarctic Plateau |
-22°F | -30°C | Very cold – typical winter temperatures in parts of Canada and Russia |
-13°F | -25°C | Very cold – typical winter temperatures in northern United States |
0°F | -17.78°C | Freezing point of water on Fahrenheit scale |
14°F | -10°C | Very cold – typical winter temperatures in central Europe |
20°F | -6.67°C | Cold – typical winter temperatures in the United Kingdom |
32°F | 0°C | Freezing point of water on Celsius scale |
40°F | 4.44°C | Cool – typical winter temperatures in southern United States |
50°F | 10°C | Cool – typical spring or autumn temperatures in northern United States |
59°F | 15°C | Cool – typical summer temperatures in the United Kingdom |
68°F | 20°C | Mild – typical room temperature |
77°F | 25°C | Warm – comfortable room temperature |
86°F | 30°C | Warm – typical summer temperatures in northern United States |
95°F | 35°C | Hot – typical summer temperatures in southern United States |
104°F | 40°C | Hot – typical summer temperatures in the Mediterranean region |
113°F | 45°C | Very hot – temperatures in the shade in Death Valley, California |
122°F | 50°C | Extremely hot – highest temperature ever recorded in Europe |
131°F | 55°C | Very hot – typical summer temperatures in the Middle East |
140°F | 60°C | Extremely hot – typical summer temperatures in parts of Africa |
149°F | 65°C | Extremely hot – typical summer temperatures in parts of Australia |
158°F | 70°C | Extremely hot – temperature at which meat starts to cook |
167°F | 75°C | Hot – typical temperature of a hot tub |
176°F | 80°C | Hot – typical temperature of a sauna |
185°F | 85°C | Very hot – typical temperature of hot springs |
194°F | 90°C | Extremely hot – boiling point of water on Fahrenheit scale |
203°F | 95°C | Extremely hot – temperature used for some industrial processes |
212°F | 100°C | Boiling point of water on Celsius scale |
212°F | 100°C | The boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure |
214°F | 101.11°C | A typical hot tub temperature |
216°F | 102.22°C | The melting point of lead |
218°F | 103.33°C | A typical sauna temperature |
220°F | 104.44°C | The temperature at which sugar begins to caramelize |
222°F | 105.56°C | A typical sous vide cooking temperature for beef |
224°F | 106.67°C | A typical sous vide cooking temperature for pork |
225°F | 107.22°C | A typical cooking temperature for poached eggs |
226°F | 107.78°C | A typical cooking temperature for roasted vegetables |
227°F | 108.33°C | A typical temperature for braising meat |
228°F | 108.89°C | A typical cooking temperature for baked potatoes |
229°F | 109.44°C | The temperature at which water boils at high altitude |
230°F | 110°C | The temperature at which chocolate begins to melt |
231°F | 110.56°C | A typical cooking temperature for caramelizing sugar |
232°F | 111.11°C | A typical temperature for roasting chicken |
233°F | 111.67°C | A typical temperature for searing meat |
234°F | 112.22°C | A typical temperature for slow-cooking beef |
235°F | 112.78°C | A typical temperature for baking bread |
236°F | 113.33°C | The temperature at which most thermoplastics start to soften |
237°F | 113.89°C | A typical temperature for sous vide cooking vegetables |
238°F | 114.44°C | A typical temperature for cooking stews |
239°F | 115°C | A typical temperature for cooking shellfish |
240°F | 115.56°C | The temperature at which water boils in a pressure cooker |
241°F | 116.11°C | A typical temperature for simmering soups and stocks |
242°F | 116.67°C | The temperature at which most commercial dishwashers sanitize dishes |
243°F | 117.22°C | The temperature at which latex paint can be applied |
244°F | 117.78°C | A typical temperature for cooking pasta |
245°F | 118.33°C | The temperature at which most high-temperature solder melts |
246°F | 118.89°C | The temperature at which most polyester resin cures |
247°F | 119.44°C | A typical temperature for sous vide cooking fish |
248°F | 120°C | A typical temperature for cooking root vegetables |
249°F | 120.56°C | A typical temperature for roasting lamb |
250°F | 121.11°C | A typical temperature for cooking poultry |
251°F | 121.67°C | A typical temperature for making candy |
252°F | 122.22°C | The temperature at which many oils start to smoke |
253°F | 122.78°C | A typical temperature for sous vide cooking pork |
254°F | 123.33°C | A typical temperature for cooking game meat |
255°F | 123.89°C | The temperature at which most commercial dishwashers rinse dishes |
256°F | 124.44°C | A typical temperature for baking custards |
257°F | 125°C | A typical temperature for sous vide cooking beef |
258°F | 125.56°C | A typical temperature for cooking grains |
259°F | 126.11°C | A typical temperature for cooking shellfish |
260°F | 126.67°C | A typical temperature for cooking root vegetables |
261°F | 127.22°C | A typical temperature for making meringue |
262°F | 127.78°C | A typical temperature for cooking seafood |
263°F | 128.33°C | A typical temperature for cooking lamb |
264°F | 128.89°C | A typical temperature for cooking beef |
265°F | 129.44°C | A typical temperature for cooking pork |
266°F | 130°C | A typical temperature for making caramel |
267°F | 130.56°C | A typical temperature for sous vide cooking fish |
268°F | 131.11°C | The temperature at which water boils at the summit of Mount Everest |
269°F | 131.67°C | A typical temperature for making toffee |
270°F | 132.22°C | A typical temperature for cooking game meat |
271°F | 132.78°C | A typical temperature for cooking stews |
272°F | 133.33°C | A typical temperature for making candy |
273°F | 133.89°C | The temperature at which water freezes at standard atmospheric pressure |
274°F | 134.44°C | A typical temperature for cooking shellfish |
275°F | 135°C | A typical temperature for cooking vegetables |
276°F | 135.56°C | A typical temperature for cooking poultry |
277°F | 136.11°C | A typical temperature for cooking meatballs |
278°F | 136.67°C | A typical temperature for making caramel |
279°F | 137.22°C | A typical temperature for cooking game meat |
280°F | 137.78°C | A typical temperature for roasting vegetables |
281°F | 138.33°C | The temperature at which most high-temperature solder melts |
282°F | 138.89°C | A typical temperature for making candy |
283°F | 139.44°C | The temperature at which most polyethylene melts |
284°F | 140°C | A typical temperature for cooking pork |
285°F | 140.56°C | The temperature at which most nylon melts |
285°F | 140.6 | Boiling point of sugar syrup at sea level |
286°F | 141.1 | Average temperature of a sauna |
287°F | 141.7 | Boiling point of maple syrup at sea level |
288°F | 142.2 | Boiling point of honey at sea level |
289°F | 142.8 | Temperature inside a car on a hot day |
290°F | 143.3 | Maximum recommended temperature for hot tubs |
291°F | 143.9 | Temperature inside a compost pile |
292°F | 144.4 | Ideal temperature for sous-vide cooking |
293°F | 145.0 | Average human body temperature |
294°F | 145.6 | Boiling point of water at high altitudes |
295°F | 146.1 | Room temperature in a well-insulated building |
296°F | 146.7 | Temperature inside a refrigerator |
297°F | 147.2 | Ideal temperature for storing wine |
298°F | 147.8 | Ideal temperature for cheese storage |
299°F | 148.3 | Average temperature of a cup of coffee |
300°F | 149°C | Average oven temperature for baking |
305°F | 152°C | Recommended temperature for roasting vegetables |
310°F | 154°C | Ideal temperature for cooking meatballs |
315°F | 157°C | Recommended temperature for deep-frying |
320°F | 160°C | Ideal temperature for making caramel |
325°F | 163°C | Recommended temperature for roasting chicken |
330°F | 166°C | Recommended temperature for cooking fish |
335°F | 168°C | Ideal temperature for making meringue |
340°F | 171°C | Recommended temperature for cooking steak |
345°F | 174°C | Ideal temperature for baking bread |
350°F | 177°C | Average oven temperature for baking |
355°F | 180°C | Ideal temperature for cooking pizza |
360°F | 182°C | Recommended temperature for roasting pork |
365°F | 185°C | Ideal temperature for making toffee |
370°F | 188°C | Recommended temperature for cooking ribs |
375°F | 191°C | Ideal temperature for baking cakes |
380°F | 193°C | Recommended temperature for cooking brisket |
385°F | 196°C | Ideal temperature for making fudge |
390°F | 199°C | Recommended temperature for cooking roast beef |
395°F | 202°C | Ideal temperature for making candy |
400°F | 204°C | Average oven temperature for baking |
450°F | 232°C | Ideal temperature for baking potatoes |
500°F | 260°C | Ideal temperature for making pizza |
550°F | 288°C | Ideal temperature for searing meat |
600°F | 316°C | Ideal temperature for broiling |
650°F | 343°C | Ideal temperature for grilling |
700°F | 371°C | Ideal temperature for cooking steak |
750°F | 399°C | Ideal temperature for baking bread |
800°F | 427°C | Ideal temperature for making caramel |
850°F | 454°C | Ideal temperature for cooking pizza |
900°F | 482°C | Ideal temperature for searing meat |
950°F | 510°C | Ideal temperature for broiling |
1000°F | 538°C | Ideal temperature for grilling |