Cooking Time Converter

Quick Time Guide

From → To Temp Adjust Time Adjust
Oven → Air Fryer -25°F 75% time
Oven → Microwave N/A ~25% time
Oven → Slow Cooker Low/High 6–8 hr / 3–4 hr
Air Fryer → Oven +25°F 125% time
High Altitude (>3000 ft) +15–25°F +5–25% time

Cooking Time Converter: Oven, Air Fryer, Microwave, Slow Cooker

Stop guessing. Our Cooking Time Converter adjusts time and temp for oven, air fryer, microwave, slow cooker — with thickness, doneness, and altitude.

Why Conversion Matters

Each method cooks differently:

  • Air Fryer: 25% faster, 25°F lower
  • Microwave: 4× faster, but uneven
  • Slow Cooker: 6–8 hr low, 3–4 hr high
  • Altitude: Water boils at lower temp

How to Use

  1. Select original & target method
  2. Enter temp & time
  3. Add thickness, doneness, altitude
  4. Get adjusted time + temp

Oven to Air Fryer

  • Temp: Subtract 25°F
  • Time: Reduce by 20–25%
  • Shake/flip halfway

Microwave Cooking

  • 1000W: 1 min oven = ~15 sec microwave
  • Stir halfway
  • Let stand 1–2 min

Slow Cooker

  • 1 hr oven = 6–8 hr low, 3–4 hr high
  • Add ½ cup liquid
  • Don’t lift lid

Meat Doneness

  • Rare: 125°F
  • Medium: 145°F
  • Well: 160°F
  • Rest 3–5 min

Thickness Rule

Time ∝ thickness² (for conduction)

  • 1" steak: 4 min/side
  • 2" roast: 16 min/lb

High Altitude (>3000 ft)

  • Boiling: +1 min per 1000 ft
  • Baking: +15–25°F, +5–25% time
  • Reduce leavening & sugar

Pro Tips

  • Use thermometer
  • Preheat air fryer
  • Cover microwave food
  • Layer slow cooker

Pair with Other Tools

Need meat times? Use Meat Cooking Time. Convert temp? Try Oven Temp Converter.

Conclusion

Cook perfectly. Use our Cooking Time Converter for any method. Explore more in Cooking Calculators.