Common Temperatures Reference Table (F, C, K)
Common Temperatures Reference
Whether you are calibrating a thermometer, baking a cake, or helping a child with science homework, here are the standard temperature benchmarks for everyday life.
Water & Science
| State | Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) | Kelvin (K) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------- | :----------- | :--------- | ---- | -------- | --- | ------ | | Absolute Zero | -459.67°F | -273.15°C | 0 K | | Freezing Point of Water | 32°F0°C | 32°F0°C | 273.15 K | | Room Temperature | 68°F20°C–72°F22°C | 68°F20°C–72°F22°C | ~293 K | | Human Body Temp | 98.6°F37°C | 98.6°F37°C | 310.15 K | | Boiling Point of Water | 212°F100°C | 212°F100°C | 373.15 K |
Cooking Benchmarks
| Event | Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) | | :------------------------------- | :-------------- | :----------- | ---- | ---- | --------- | ---- | | Butter Melts | 85°F29°C–90°F32°C | 85°F29°C–90°F32°C | | Chocolate Melts | 86°F30°C–90°F32°C | 86°F30°C–90°F32°C | | Bread Yeast Dies | 140°F60°C | 140°F60°C | | Maillard Reaction (Browning) | 285°F140°C–310°F154°C | 285°F140°C–310°F154°C | | Sugar Caramelizes | 320°F160°C | 320°F160°C | | Smoke Point (Butter) | 350°F177°C | 350°F177°C | | Smoke Point (Olive Oil) | 375°F190°C | 375°F190°C | | Pizza Oven (Ideal) | 700°F371°C–900°F482°C | 700°F371°C–900°F482°C |
Fridge & Safety
| Zone | Range (°F) | Range (°C) | Notes | | :--------------- | :----------- | :------------- | :-------------------------- | ---- | --------------- | --- | ---------------- | | Deep Freeze | -10°F to 0°F | -23°C to -18°C | Ice Cream stores best here. | | Freezer Safe | 0°F-18°C | 0°F-18°C | USDA Max Limit. | | Refrigerator | 35°F2°C–38°F3°C | 35°F2°C–38°F3°C | Ideal Range. | | Danger Zone | 40°F4°C–140°F60°C | 40°F4°C–140°F60°C | Bacteria Growth. |
Fun Facts
- -40° Match: -40°F is exactly the same temperature as -40°C. It is the only point where the scales cross.
- Fahrenheit: Originally based on a brine solution (0°) and human body temp (approx 100°).
- Celsius: Originally based on water freezing (0°) and boiling (100°).