Thermometer Calibration Helper | Ice Bath & Boiling Point by Altitude

Thermometer Calibration Helper

Dial in your instant-read and probe thermometers. We’ll walk you through an ice-bath test (32°F) and an altitude-adjusted boiling-point test—then store offsets for each probe. Eat Wild.

Cooking references: Steak Temp Chart · Thickness & Sear Timer · Grill Setup Wizard · Storage & Thaw Calculator

Environment

Enter your elevation for a precise boil point.

Probes & Offsets

Saved Probes

Probe Ice Offset Boil Offset Avg Offset Updated Actions

Offset = Target − Reading. Add this offset to future readings (or configure it on probes that support calibration).

Step-by-Step

Ice-Bath Test (32°F / 0°C)

  1. Fill a container to the top with crushed ice, add just enough cold water to fill the gaps. Stir 30–60 sec.
  2. Insert probe tip into the ice slurry (not touching the sides or bottom), wait until stable.
  3. Enter the reading above and save. Target is 32°F (0°C).

Boiling-Point Test (212°F)

  1. Bring a pot of water to a full rolling boil. Avoid salt for this test.
  2. Hold probe tip in the boiling water without touching the pot. Wait until stable.
  3. Enter the reading above. Target is altitude-adjusted (see top of page).

Store offsets per probe and revisit before big cooks. For precision, calibrate a few minutes before use.

Ready to cook? See Steak Temp Chart and Thickness & Sear Timer. Need grill settings? Grill Setup Wizard.