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Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

Done at 74 C (165 F) in the thickest part of the thigh. Then rest 20 to 30 minutes.

Work out how long to roast your turkey and how long to thaw it, based on the weight of the bird and whether it is stuffed. Turkey timing is the classic holiday stress, and a wrong estimate ruins the day, so this calculator uses common roasting guidance of roughly 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird and about 15 minutes per pound when stuffed, at an oven temperature near 165 C (325 F). It also estimates refrigerator thaw time at the widely cited rate of about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds, so you know when to start defrosting. These are planning figures, not a substitute for a thermometer: the turkey is done when the thickest part of the thigh reads 74 C (165 F). Rest the bird before carving. Everything is computed locally in your browser.

How to use Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

  1. Enter the turkey weight.
  2. Choose stuffed or unstuffed.
  3. Read the roasting time, thaw time and target temperature.

Frequently asked questions

How is turkey roasting time worked out?

It estimates roasting time from the bird weight and whether it is stuffed or unstuffed, since stuffing adds cooking time.

Does it include thaw time?

Yes, it also gives an estimated thaw time by weight so you can plan when to move a frozen turkey to the fridge.

What internal temperature should turkey reach?

The tool shows a safe internal temperature target, and the thickest part of the bird should reach it before serving.

What is Turkey Cooking Time Calculator?

Work out how long to roast your turkey and how long to thaw it, based on the weight of the bird and whether it is stuffed. Turkey timing is the classic holiday stress, and a wrong estimate ruins the day, so this calculator uses common roasting guidance of roughly 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird and about 15 minutes per pound when stuffed, at an oven temperature near 165 C (325 F).

Is Turkey Cooking Time Calculator free to use?

Yes. Turkey Cooking Time Calculator is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does Turkey Cooking Time Calculator work in a web browser?

Yes. Turkey Cooking Time Calculator runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with Turkey Cooking Time Calculator?

Yes. Turkey Cooking Time Calculator runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.