Science, Tech, Math › Science Flame Temperatures Table for Different Fuels Adiabatic flame temperatures for common gases in air and oxygen Print Suchart Doyemah / EyeEm / Getty Images Science Chemistry Physical Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on December 07, 2019 This is a list of flame temperatures for various common fuels. Adiabatic flame temperatures for common gases are provided for air and oxygen. (For these values, the initial temperature of air, gas, and oxygen is 20 °C.) MAPP is a mixture of gases, chiefly methyl acetylene, and propadiene with other hydrocarbons. You'll get the most bang for your buck, relatively speaking, from acetylene in oxygen (3100°C) and either acetylene (2400°C), hydrogen (2045°C), or propane (1980°C) in the air. Flame Temperatures This table lists flame temperature alphabetically according to the name of the fuel. Celsius and Fahrenheit values are cited, as available. Fuel Flame Temperature acetylene 3,100 °C (oxygen), 2,400 °C (air) blowtorch 1,300 °C (2,400 °F, air) Bunsen burner 1,300-1,600 °C (2,400-2,900 °F, air) butane 1,970 °C (air) candle 1,000 °C (1,800 °F, air) carbon monoxide 2,121 °C (air) cigarette 400-700 °C (750-1,300 °F, air) ethane 1,960 °C (air) hydrogen 2,660 °C (oxygen), 2,045 °C (air) MAPP 2,980 °C (oxygen) methane 2,810 °C (oxygen), 1,957 °C (air) natural gas 2,770 °C (oxygen) oxyhydrogen 2,000 °C or more (3,600 °F, air) propane 2,820 °C (oxygen), 1,980 °C (air) propane butane mix 1,970 °C (air) propylene 2870 °C (oxygen) Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Flame Temperatures Table for Different Fuels." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/flame-temperatures-table-607307. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 27). Flame Temperatures Table for Different Fuels. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/flame-temperatures-table-607307 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Flame Temperatures Table for Different Fuels." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/flame-temperatures-table-607307 (accessed March 19, 2024). copy citation By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies