Turkey Cooking Time Calculator
Calculate roasting time for a turkey by weight, stuffed or unstuffed, with resting time.
The thermometer beats the timer
Every timing rule is an estimate: birds vary in shape, ovens vary in accuracy, and a fridge-cold turkey takes longer than one rested at room temperature. The only reliable test is 74 °C in the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone. Start checking 45 minutes before the calculated time.
What this page needs from you
This page asks for turkey weight in kg, stuffed and oven temperature in °C. From those it returns cooking time in min, together with in hours, resting time, total time including rest and safe internal temperature. Every figure updates as you type, and nothing you enter leaves your browser.
When to use something else
Every calculation is a model, and a model is a deliberate simplification. Where the answer will drive a decision that is expensive or hard to reverse, use this to understand the shape of the problem and then confirm the specifics with someone who can see details this page cannot.
Reading the result properly
The figure above answers exactly the question the inputs describe and no more. Changing one input at a time and watching which part of the breakdown moves usually teaches more than the headline number does, because it shows which variable your situation is actually sensitive to.
The formula
Time ≈ 35 min per kg (40 if stuffed) + 20 min, at 180 °C
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Turkey Cooking Time Calculator
- Fill in each field with your own figures — the defaults are only there as an example.
- The result updates as you type, so there is no button to press.
- Check the breakdown under the main result for the supporting numbers.
- Use the copy button to take the result with you, or share the link to reload the same inputs.
Turkey Cooking Time Calculator — frequently asked questions
Is this turkey cooking time calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
How accurate is the result?
The maths is exact for the formula shown on the page. Accuracy in the real world depends on your inputs and on assumptions the formula cannot see, so treat the output as a well-grounded estimate rather than a quote.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The page is responsive, weighs a few kilobytes and works offline once loaded, so it behaves the same on a phone as on a desktop.
What people search for
This page answers each of these searches. They are the exact phrases visitors use to find the turkey cooking time calculator.
- turkey cooking time calculator
- thanksgiving turkey time
- christmas turkey timing
- turkey roasting time per kg
- how long to cook a turkey
- turkey cooking time
About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
Last reviewed September 10, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error