"A thermometer should read 32 °F in ice water, and 212 °F in boiling water." Most probe thermometers come calibrated, but it's still good to double-check before using. It goes without saying, ...

"The fastest and easiest way to know if your thermometer is calibrated properly is to place it in boiling water. It should register 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius," said Scott Groth.

At what temperature does water boil? The boiling point of water is 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius at sea level. That means in most places this is the temperatures of boiled water.

Test every six months or so (depending on frequency of use) to make sure that the thermometer works properly, using either the ice water or boiling water method. Many digital thermometers have ...

When it comes to ensuring safe cooking temperatures for foods this summer, “you need the right tool for the job,” says Stacy Reed, an educator with Penn State Extension in ...

Whether you use it to tell when a roast is done or to make sure the frying oil heats to just the right temperature, a dial (instant-read) or digital thermometer eliminates part of the guesswork ...