180°C to Fahrenheit Converter

180 degrees Celsius equals 356°F, commonly rounded to 350°F in recipes. Instant converter with oven adjustments, baking times, and why this is the most important temperature in baking.

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350°F

Common baking temperature

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180°C = 356°F

Commonly rounded to 350°F in recipes

Also searched as: 180 c to f • 180 degrees celsius • 180 centigrade

Why 180°C is Baking's Magic Number

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Universal Standard

180°C = America's 350°F. Used in 90% of global baking recipes since the 1950s.

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Sweet Spot Science

Perfect for Maillard reaction + caramelization. Sugar browns while proteins set ideally.

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Highest Success Rate

Most forgiving temperature. ±10°C won't ruin your bake. Perfect for all skill levels.

Adjust 180°C for Your Oven Type

🌪️ Fan/Convection
160°C

320°F (-20°C adjustment)

🔥 Conventional
180°C

350°F (no adjustment)

🔵 Gas Oven
Mark 4

180°C / 350°F

🏺 AGA/Rayburn
Baking

Middle shelf

💡 Pro Tip

Buy a €10 oven thermometer. Most home ovens are off by 10-25°C. This small investment transforms your baking success rate.

Perfect 180°C (350°F) Baking Times

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Cakes

  • Victoria Sponge 25 min
  • Chocolate Cake 30 min
  • Carrot Cake 35 min
  • Pound Cake 60 min
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Cookies

  • Chocolate Chip 12 min
  • Sugar Cookies 10 min
  • Oatmeal Raisin 14 min
  • Snickerdoodles 11 min
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Muffins

  • Blueberry 22 min
  • Chocolate 20 min
  • Banana 20 min
  • Bran 22 min
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Quick Breads

  • Banana Bread 60 min
  • Zucchini Bread 55 min
  • Irish Soda 45 min
  • Cornbread 25 min

The Science: Why 180°C Works

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Maillard Reaction

140-180°C

Golden crust & complex flavors

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Caramelization

160-186°C

Sugar transforms perfectly

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Starch Sets

55-85°C

Internal structure forms

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Moisture Control

100°C+

Perfect crust/crumb balance

Prevent 180°C Disasters

🚨 Burnt Outside, Raw Inside

Cause: Your oven runs hot

Fix: Reduce to 170°C, use thermometer

⏰ Takes Forever to Bake

Cause: High altitude or cold oven

Fix: Increase to 185-190°C

🔥 Bottom Burns Every Time

Cause: Dark pan or bottom heat

Fix: Move rack up, use double pan

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