Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

Find how big a turkey to buy, how long to thaw it and how long to roast it, stuffed or unstuffed, with a full Thanksgiving schedule based on USDA guidance.

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Turkey weight (lb)

Number of guests

Stuffing

Turkey is

Dinner date and time (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM)

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Times follow the USDA FSIS roasting timetable for a 325 °F oven and are approximate. Always check with a food thermometer: the turkey, and any stuffing, must reach 165 °F in the thickest part of the breast, the innermost thigh and the wing. USDA recommends cooking stuffing outside the bird.