425 °F to °C
In the kitchen, 425 °F is direct grilling heat, hot enough for a proper sear.
The formula
(°F − 32) × 5/9 = °C
(425 − 32) × 5/9 = 218.3 °C
What 425 °F means at the grill
This is direct grilling heat, hot enough for a proper sear. If that is what you are cooking, the guides below give you the pull temperature, the pit temperature and the timing for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 425 °F in °C?
425 °F equals 218.3 °C. In cooking terms it is direct grilling heat, hot enough for a proper sear.
What is the formula?
Subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9. So (425 − 32) × 5/9 = 218.3 °C.
Do I need to be exact?
For pit temperatures, no — a smoker swinging 15 °F either side of target is normal and fine. For internal temperatures, yes: the difference between medium rare and medium is about 10 °F, which is well inside the range where rounding matters.