At what temperature does water boil?

Water boils at 212°F at sea level, which corresponds to the standard boiling point of water under normal atmospheric pressure (1 atm). This temperature represents the point at which the vapor pressure of the water equals the atmospheric pressure surrounding it, allowing bubbles to form and vaporize. Understanding this boiling point is essential for various culinary techniques, such as cooking pasta, making sauces, or preparing certain desserts, where precise temperature control is critical for achieving desired results.

The other temperatures presented—100°F, 300°F, and 150°F—do not reflect the boiling point of water and can lead to misunderstandings about cooking methods and temperature management in the kitchen.