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Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

14 lb unstuffed turkey3 h – 3 h 45 min at 325 °F
Oven temperature
325 °F (165 °C)
Roasting time
3 h – 3 h 45 min
Done when
165 °F (74 °C) in the thickest part of the breast, innermost thigh and wing
Thaw in the fridge
4 days (about 1 day per 4–5 lb)
Thaw in cold water
7 hours (30 min per lb, change water every 30 min)
Rest before carving
20–30 minutes

Times follow USDA roasting guidance for a fully thawed turkey at 325 °F. Stuffing must also reach 165 °F. Always confirm doneness with a food thermometer — time is only a guide.

Plan your Thanksgiving or holiday turkey. Enter the weight to get the roasting time at 325 °F, how long to thaw it and when it is safely done.

How to use the Turkey Cooking Time Calculator

  1. Enter the turkey’s weight in pounds or kilograms.
  2. Choose stuffed or unstuffed.
  3. Optionally enter the number of guests to check the size.

How it works

The times follow USDA guidance for roasting a fully thawed turkey at 325 °F (163 °C). A turkey is done when a food thermometer reads 165 °F (74 °C) in the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the thigh and the wing — and, if stuffed, in the center of the stuffing too.

Thaw in the refrigerator at about one day per 4–5 lb, or in cold water at 30 minutes per pound (changing the water every 30 minutes). Let the bird rest 20–30 minutes before carving so the juices settle.

Turkey roasting times at 325 °F

WeightUnstuffedStuffed
8–12 lb2¾–3 h3–3½ h
12–14 lb3–3¾ h3½–4 h
14–18 lb3¾–4¼ h4–4¼ h
18–20 lb4¼–4½ h4¼–4¾ h
20–24 lb4½–5 h4¾–5¼ h

Frequently asked questions

How long do I cook a 15 lb turkey?

About 3¾ to 4¼ hours unstuffed at 325 °F, until 165 °F in the thickest parts.

What temperature should turkey be cooked to?

165 °F (74 °C) in the breast, thigh and wing.

How long does a turkey take to thaw?

About 1 day per 4–5 lb in the fridge — 3 to 4 days for a 15 lb turkey.

How much turkey per person?

About 1 to 1½ lb of whole turkey per person, which allows for leftovers.

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