Gas Mark 6
Gas mark 6 is a hot oven:
200 °C
Conventional oven
400 °F
Fahrenheit
Fan-forced ovens run about 20 °C hotter than conventional at the same dial setting, so gas mark 6 is 180 °C with the fan on. See the full oven temperature conversion chart.
Gas mark 6 is where British recipes go when they want colour and crunch: roast potatoes, puff pastry, scones, pizza and the opening blast for a loaf of bread. It is the first genuinely "hot" rung on the dial, and the point at which timing starts to matter more than it does lower down.
Gas Mark 6 conversion table
| Gas mark | Gas mark 6 |
| Conventional oven (°C) | 200 °C |
| Fahrenheit (°F) | 400 °F |
| Fan-forced / convection | 180 °C |
| Oven description | Hot |
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Frequently asked questions
What temperature is gas mark 6?
Gas mark 6 is 200 °C in a conventional oven, or 400 °F. In a fan-forced (convection) oven, set 180 °C instead.
Is gas mark 6 the same as 200 degrees?
Yes — gas mark 6 and 200 °C are the same setting. It is the standard "hot oven" in British recipe writing.
What is gas mark 6 in a fan oven?
Set a fan oven to 180 °C. That is about 20 °C below the conventional figure, which compensates for the way circulating air transfers heat faster.
What is the difference between gas mark 4 and gas mark 6?
Gas mark 4 is 180 °C and gas mark 6 is 200 °C — a 20 °C gap. Gas mark 4 is the moderate setting for cakes and casseroles; gas mark 6 is the hot setting for roasting and pastry.