Roast Timing Tool

🥩 Beef Roast Calculator

Cooking times, temperatures, and a full timeline for beef. Select your cut, enter the weight, and get your result instantly.

Temp

Cooking times are estimates. Always verify doneness with a meat thermometer and refer to USDA food safety guidelines.

Step by step

How to roast beef

  1. 1

    Choose your cut

    Select from rib of beef, sirloin joint, topside, fillet (tenderloin)

  2. 2

    Enter the weight

    Type in the weight in kg or lb

  3. 3

    Set your preferences

    Choose oven type, stuffed, bone-in, or spatchcock options

  4. 4

    Get your result

    See cook time, oven temp, pull temperature, and rest time instantly

  5. 5

    Plan backwards

    Enter your serve time and get a full timeline from thaw to table

Reference

Beef cooking time chart

CutWeight (lb)Oven TempApprox TimeInternal TempRest
Rib of Beef4400°F44m135°F20 min
8400°F1h 28m135°F20 min
12400°F2h 12m135°F20 min
Sirloin Joint4400°F44m135°F20 min
8400°F1h 28m135°F20 min
12400°F2h 12m135°F20 min
Topside4400°F44m135°F20 min
8400°F1h 28m135°F20 min
12400°F2h 12m135°F20 min
Fillet (Tenderloin)4400°F36m135°F15 min
8400°F1h 12m135°F15 min
12400°F1h 48m135°F15 min
Safety

About roasting beef

Cooking times are estimates and depend on oven accuracy, the shape and starting temperature of your meat, and other factors. Always verify doneness with a reliable meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part, avoiding bone.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about roasting beef

How long does it take to roast beef?
Beef roasting time depends on the cut and doneness. A rib of beef at medium-rare takes about 11 minutes per pound at 400°F (200°C). Use the beef calculator for precise times by cut and doneness.
What temperature is medium-rare beef?
Medium-rare beef reaches 135°F (57°C) internal temperature. Pull at 130°F (54°C) and rest — carryover cooking brings it to 135°F. USDA recommends 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest for food safety.
Should I rest beef after roasting?
Yes. Rest beef for 15-20 minutes, loosely tented with foil. This allows juices to redistribute and the internal temperature to equalize. Cutting too early loses moisture.
What is carryover cooking?
When you remove meat from the oven, the internal temperature continues rising 3-5°F during rest. RoastClock accounts for this by telling you the "pull temperature" — take it out a few degrees below your target.