Oven temperatures
All these recipes were tested using a fan-forced oven. If you are using a conventional oven, the rough rule of thumb is to add 10–20°C to the recommended temperature. Every oven behaves differently, so factor in your knowledge of your own oven. The temperatures provided are a guide only.
Conversion Chart
| Celsius (fan-forced oven) | Celsius (conventional oven) | Fahrenheit | Gas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100° | 120° | 250° | 1 | Very Slow |
| 130° | 150° | 300° | 2 | Slow |
| 140° | 160° | 325° | 3 | Moderate Slow |
| 160° | 180° | 350° | 4 | Moderate |
| 170° | 190° | 375° | 5 | Moderate Hot |
| 180° | 200° | 400° | 6 | Hot |
| 210° | 230° | 450° | 7 | Very Hot |
| 230° | 250° | 500° | 8 | Very Hot |
Measurements
All measurements are using Australian standard measurements. I have provided these conversions as a guide and have rounded measurements when needed. While these conversions are not exact, the difference will not have an impact on the recipe. Keep in mind that:
1 Australian tablespoon = 4 teaspoons (different to elsewhere in the world)
1 Australian cup = 250ml
| LIQUID | Metric Australian | Imperial USA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon | 5 ml | 1/6 fl oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 20 ml | 2/3 fl oz |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | 2 fl oz |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml | 2 ¾ fl oz |
| 1/2 cup | 125 ml | 4 fl oz |
| 1 cup | 250 ml | 8 fl oz |
| 4 cups | 1 litre (1000 ml) | 32 fl oz |
| WEIGHT | |
|---|---|
| Metric (g/kg) | Imperial (oz/lb) |
| 30 g | 1 oz |
| 60 g | 2 oz |
| 75 g | 2½ oz |
| 100 g | 3½ oz |
| 115 g | 4 oz (¼ lb) |
| 140 g | 5 oz |
| 175 g | 6 oz |
| 200 g | 7 oz |
| 225 g | 8 oz (½ lb) |
| 250 g | 9 oz |
| 310 g | 11 oz |
| 400 g | 14 oz |
| 500 g (½ kg) | 16 oz (1 lb) |
| 650 g | 1½ lb |
| 800 g | 1¾ lb |
| 1 kg | 2 lb |
| 1.5 kg | 3 lb |
| 2 kg | 4 lb |