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248°F to °C — Temperature Conversion

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248°F = 120°C

Use: Hard ball stage (candy making)

Overview

248°F equals 120°C. Hard ball stage (candy making). Quick Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion for cooking.

Key Details

  • 248°F = 120°C
  • Use: Hard ball stage (candy making)
  • Formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9

Why This Matters

  • US ovens use Fahrenheit, most other countries use Celsius
  • 248°F is commonly used for: hard ball stage (candy making)
  • Correct oven temperature is crucial for recipe success

How To

  1. 1Set your oven to 248°F (120°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

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248°F = 120°C.