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Turkey roasting time scales with weight in a fairly predictable way at a standard 325°F oven temperature — about 13 minutes per pound unstuffed, or 15 minutes per pound stuffed, since the stuffing itself also needs to reach a safe temperature.
This calculator estimates your turkey's roasting time from its weight and whether it's stuffed.
How it works
Enter your turkey's weight in pounds and whether it's stuffed. The tool applies the standard minutes-per-pound guideline for a 325°F oven.
- Enter turkey weight (lbs).
- Enter stuffed?.
- Click Calculate to see your results.
Examples
A 14lb unstuffed turkey
A 14lb unstuffed turkey at 325°F takes about 3 hours 2 minutes.
Who should use it
- Planning holiday meal timing around a turkey's estimated roasting time.
- Comparing estimated cooking time between different turkey sizes.
Industry applications
- Home cooking and holiday meal planning
Advantages
- Quick way to plan roasting time for meal-prep scheduling.
- Uses the standard, widely-referenced 325°F roasting guideline.
Limitations
- A time-based estimate only — doesn't replace checking actual internal temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on time alone without confirming doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Not accounting for a cold (still partially frozen) turkey, which will take meaningfully longer than these guidelines assume.
Best practices
- Always check internal temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh (165°F) rather than relying on cooking time alone.
Tips
- Let your turkey rest for 20-30 minutes after roasting before carving — this isn't included in the cooking time estimate but is an important step for juicier meat.