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Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

Calculate turkey cooking time for your recipe.

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What this tool does

Calculate turkey cooking time for your recipe. Editable unstuffed-roast planning heuristic only; oven, stuffing and bird geometry affect timing. USDA: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry

How to use the Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

  1. Enter or select turkey weight in lb.
  2. Enter or select planning minutes per pound.
  3. Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.

Formula

planning minutes=weight lb×entered minutes per lb
weight
Turkey weight (lb, before metric conversion)
rate
Planning minutes per pound

Editable unstuffed-roast planning heuristic only; oven, stuffing and bird geometry affect timing. USDA: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry

Worked example

For turkey cooking time calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Turkey weight: 15; Planning minutes per pound: 15.

Inputs

  • Turkey weight15 lb
  • Planning minutes per pound15

Result

  • Estimated roast minutes225

Results explained

Estimated roast minutes
Estimated roast minutes from the formula above. Editable unstuffed-roast planning heuristic only; oven, stuffing and bird geometry affect timing. USDA: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry

Frequently asked questions

planning minutes=weight lb×entered minutes per lb

Editable unstuffed-roast planning heuristic only; oven, stuffing and bird geometry affect timing. USDA: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry

No. Cooking time is a planning estimate only. Verify internal temperature with a thermometer and follow official food-safety instructions.

Weigh ingredients when possible, use the correct measuring-cup standard, and check recipe and equipment specifications.

No. Every input and calculation stays in your browser.