Temperature Conversion

Convert temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin for brewing calculations.

The Temperature Conversion tool converts between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales.

How to Use

1. Enter a value in any temperature unit field

2. View instant conversions - All other units update automatically

3. The tool remembers your last entered value

Supported Units

• Celsius (°C): Metric standard

• Fahrenheit (°F): US standard

• Kelvin (K): Absolute temperature

Key Brewing Temperatures

Mashing

• Acid Rest: 35-45°C (95-113°F)

• Protein Rest: 45-55°C (113-131°F)

• β-Amylase: 60-66°C (140-150°F)

• α-Amylase: 66-71°C (150-160°F)

• Mash Out: 76-77°C (168-170°F)

Fermentation

• Ale Yeast: 15-24°C (60-75°F)

• Lager Yeast: 7-13°C (45-55°F)

• Kveik: 29-40°C (85-105°F)

• Belgian: 18-29°C (65-85°F)

Service

• Cellar Temp: 10-13°C (50-55°F)

• Cold Serve: 3-7°C (38-45°F)

• Room Temp: 20-22°C (68-72°F)

Critical Temperatures

Water/Wort

• Freezing: 0°C (32°F)

• Boiling: 100°C (212°F) at sea level

• Pasteurization: 60°C (140°F) for 6 min

• DMS Formation: >60°C (>140°F)

Yeast

• Dormant: <4°C (<40°F)

• Active: 15-27°C (60-80°F)

• Stressed: >29°C (>85°F)

• Death: >49°C (>120°F)

Quick Reference

Common Conversions

• 0°C = 32°F (Freezing)

• 20°C = 68°F (Room temp)

• 65°C = 149°F (Mash temp)

• 100°C = 212°F (Boiling)

Tips

• Calibrate thermometers in ice water

• Allow time for stable readings

• Account for altitude effects on boiling point