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Free turkey cooking time calculator for whole birds. Enter weight in pounds or kilograms, choose stuffed or unstuffed, and select 325°F or 350°F to estimate roast time. Pair with our roasting time calculator for other cuts. Always confirm safe internal temperature with a thermometer—not time alone.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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Typical range
3 h – 3 h 32 min
Midpoint (planning)
3 h 16 min
Minutes per lb (approx.)
14 min/lb
Rest before carving
20–30 min
Safe finishing temperature
165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, not touching bone. Stuffing, if used, should also reach 165°F (74°C).
Typical pacing
~12–16 min/lb (varies)
Stuffed birds and 325°F roasts use higher minutes-per-pound than unstuffed or hotter ovens.
USDA-style target
165°F (74°C)
Measure in the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
Off-heat hold
20–30 minutes
Tent loosely with foil; expect a little carryover rise in temperature.
Stuffing must reach the same safe temperature as the meat. Expect longer cook times than unstuffed birds.
Enter kg and we convert internally so minutes-per-pound math stays consistent with common charts.
Use the midpoint for scheduling sides and use the range to avoid an undercooked centerpiece.
14 lb, unstuffed, 325°F — estimated roast window about 3 h – 3 h 32 min (midpoint 3 h 16 min), then rest 20–30 min.
We multiply turkey weight (converted to pounds when needed) by a minutes-per-pound value that depends on oven temperature and whether the cavity is stuffed. The result is shown as a range (about ±8%) because real ovens and birds vary. This mirrors how many home cooking charts are used—as a schedule, not a substitute for a thermometer.
estimated minutes ≈ weight (lb) × minutes per poundMinutes per pound is higher for stuffed birds and for 325°F versus 350°F in our model. Always verify 165°F (74°C) in the thigh.
Scaling sides? Try the recipe scaling calculator and brine calculator.
Get a custom calculatorMidpoint cook time: 3 h 16 min (estimate only)
Ovens vary—start temperature checks before the midpoint if your bird browns quickly or your oven runs hot.
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