Turkey Cooking Time Calculator
Turkey Cooking Time Calculator
Enter your turkey’s weight in pounds or kilograms in turkey cooking time calculator. Select whether turkey is stuffed or unstuffed. Choose your cooking method (regular oven, high heat, or convection). The calculator will determine the total cooking time and provide temperature settings.
- Inputs: Weight = 12 pounds, Stuffed = No, Method = Regular oven
- Process: Enter weight, select options
- Result: Cook for 2.6 hours at 325°F
Turkey Cooking Time Example Chart
Turkey Weight (lbs) | Cooking Time (hours) | Cooking Time (minutes) |
---|---|---|
8 | 2.5 – 2.75 | 150 – 165 |
10 | 2.75 – 3 | 165 – 180 |
12 | 3 – 3.25 | 180 – 195 |
14 | 3.75 – 4 | 195 – 210 |
16 | 4 – 4.25 | 210 – 225 |
18 | 4.25 – 4.5 | 225 – 240 |
20 | 4.5 – 5 | 240 – 300 |
22 | 5 – 5.5 | 300 – 330 |
24 | 5.5 – 6 | 330 – 360 |
How to Calculate How Long to Cook a Turkey
To calculate turkey cooking time, multiply the bird’s weight by the appropriate minutes per pound rate. Use 13 minutes per pound for unstuffed and 15 minutes for stuffed turkeys.
Adjust time for cooking method: reduce by 20% for high heat and 25% for convection ovens. Add extra time for opening the oven to baste.
- Inputs: Turkey weighs 15 pounds, unstuffed
- Calculations: 15 pounds × 13 minutes = 195 minutes
- Result: Cook for 3.25 hours
Turkey Cooking Time Calculation Formula
Cooking Time = Weight × Minutes Per Pound
Standard Rates:
Unstuffed = 13 minutes per pound
Stuffed = 15 minutes per pound
High Heat = Reduce time by 20%
Convection = Reduce time by 25%
Standard Turkey
- Inputs: Weight = 18 pounds, Unstuffed, Regular oven
- Calculations: 18 × 13 = 234 minutes
- Result: 3.9 hours at 325°F
Stuffed Turkey
- Inputs: Weight = 20 pounds, Stuffed, Regular oven
- Calculations: 20 × 15 = 300 minutes
- Result: 5 hours at 325°F
High Heat Method
- Inputs: Weight = 16 pounds, Unstuffed, High heat
- Calculations: (16 × 13) × 0.8 = 166.4 minutes
- Result: 2.8 hours at 400°F
Convection Cooking
- Inputs: Weight = 14 pounds, Unstuffed, Convection
- Calculations: (14 × 13) × 0.75 = 136.5 minutes
- Result: 2.3 hours at 325°F
Small Turkey
- Inputs: Weight = 10 pounds, Stuffed, Regular oven
- Calculations: 10 × 15 = 150 minutes
- Result: 2.5 hours at 325°F
What is Turkey Cooking Time?
Turkey Cooking Time is the duration required to safely cook a turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The time varies based on the bird’s weight, whether it’s stuffed or unstuffed, and the cooking method used. Always use a meat thermometer to verify doneness.
Basic Formula: Weight × Minutes Per Pound
Safe Temperature: 165°F (74°C) internal
Rest Time: 20-30 minutes before carving