120 Celsius to Fahrenheit
120°C = 248°F
120 degrees Celsius is equal to 248 degrees Fahrenheit.
Convert 120 Celsius to Fahrenheit using our free temperature converter.
How to convert 120 °C to °F
Use the formula °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 and substitute 120 for °C:
°F = (120 × 9/5) + 32°F = 216 + 32°F = 248
So 120 °C = 248 °F.
What does 120 °C mean?
120 °C is a typical oven temperature. Recipes written in Fahrenheit usually round oven settings to the nearest 25 °F, so 120 °C is normally set as about 250 °F.
- Fahrenheit
- 248 °F
- Kelvin
- 393.15 K
- Quick estimate (double + 30)
- 270 °F
- Typical oven dial
- 250 °F
- Fan / convection oven
- about 100 °C
For 120 °C the quick “double it and add 30” estimate gives 270 °F — 22 °F too high. The shortcut works best between about 0 °C and 20 °C; use the exact formula for anything that matters.
More in this range: Boiling point & oven temperatures (100–499 °C).
120 °C and nearby values
| Celsius | Fahrenheit |
|---|---|
| 116 °C | 240.8 °F |
| 117 °C | 242.6 °F |
| 118 °C | 244.4 °F |
| 119 °C | 246.2 °F |
| 120 °C | 248 °F |
| 121 °C | 249.8 °F |
| 122 °C | 251.6 °F |
| 123 °C | 253.4 °F |
| 124 °C | 255.2 °F |
Related conversions
The Celsius to Fahrenheit formula
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5 (1.8) because a Celsius degree is 1.8 times larger than a Fahrenheit degree, then add 32 because water freezes at 32 °F rather than 0 °F. To go the other way, use °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 — for example, 248 °F back to Celsius gives 120 °C.
See the formula explained in detail or the step-by-step conversion guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is 120 Celsius in Fahrenheit?
120 degrees Celsius is equal to 248 degrees Fahrenheit (120 °C = 248 °F).
How do you convert 120 °C to °F?
Multiply 120 by 9/5 (or 1.8) and add 32: (120 × 1.8) + 32 = 248 °F.
Is 120 °C hot or cold?
It is an oven temperature. 120 °C is 248 °F.
What is 120 °C in Fahrenheit for an oven?
120 °C is 248 °F. Oven dials in Fahrenheit are usually set in 25° steps, so use about 250 °F.
What is 120 °C in Kelvin?
Add 273.15 to the Celsius value: 120 °C = 393.15 K.