Meat Temperature Conversion Chart

Let's just say you crack open that French cook book and realize that not only is it NOT in English, but all the temperatures are in celcius... Don't panic! Below, I've compiled a helpful reference guide to easily and accurately convert celcius to farenheit. Not only does this guide have the numbers you need, but will also tell you what temperatures are rare through well-done for the various protiens you're likely to cook with.

For your own reference (in case you're not near the computer), you can convert farenheit to celcius by subtracting 32, then multiplying by 5 and then diving that number by 9. For example:

212 degrees farenheit - 32 degrees = 180 degrees.

180 degrees x 5 = 900 degrees.

900 degrees divided by 9 = 100 degrees celcius.

Therefore, 212 degrees farenheit = 100 degrees celcius.

For Beef and Lamb:

• Rare - 120 to 130 farenheit or 48 to 52 celcius
• Medium-Rare - 130 to 135 farenheit or 54 to 56 celcius
• Medium - 140 to 150 farenheit or 60 to 65 celcius
• Medium-Well - 155 to 165 farenheit or 68 to 74 celcius
• Well-Done - 170 and above farenheit or 76 celcius and up

For Pork:

• Rare (Not Recommended) - 130 farenheit or 52 celcius
• Medium-Rare - 140 farenheit or 60 celcius
• Medium - 150 farenheit or 65 celcius
• Medium-Well - 160 farenheit or 70 celcius
• Well-Done - 170 and above farenheit or 76 celcius and up

For Poultry:

• Medium (Duck Only) - 150 farenheit or 65 celcius
• White Meat - 165 farenheit or 74 celcius
• Dark Meat - 175 farenheit or 80 celcius

Hopefully this information was helpful and please feel free to check out my other informative hubs regarding cooking. If you ever have any questions about cooking techniques or anything kitchen-related, please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer you as soon as possible. Thanks and Salud!