Cooking Reference Wiki
🌡️

140°F to °C — Temperature Conversion

Usefultemperature
⚖️

140°F = 60°C

Use: Minimum safe holding temperature

Overview

140°F equals 60°C. Minimum safe holding temperature. Quick Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion for cooking.

Key Details

  • 140°F = 60°C
  • Use: Minimum safe holding temperature
  • Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

Why This Matters

  • US ovens use Fahrenheit, most other countries use Celsius
  • 140°F is commonly used for: minimum safe holding temperature
  • Correct oven temperature is crucial for recipe success

How To

  1. 1Set your oven to 140°F (60°C)
  2. 2Always preheat for at least 10-15 minutes
  3. 3Use an oven thermometer to verify actual temperature
  4. 4Convection ovens: reduce temperature by 25°F (15°C)

Tags

unit-conversionstemperaturefahrenheitcelsiusoven

Related Items

More in Temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

140°F = 60°C.