Roast Timing Tool

🦃 Turkey Roast Calculator

Cooking times, temperatures, and a full timeline for turkey. 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 turkey

  1. 1

    Choose your cut

    Select from whole turkey, turkey breast

  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

Turkey cooking time chart

CutWeight (lb)Oven TempApprox TimeInternal TempRest
Whole Turkey4350°F1h 0m165°F30 min
8350°F2h 0m165°F30 min
12350°F3h 0m165°F30 min
Turkey Breast4375°F1h 12m165°F10 min
8375°F2h 24m165°F10 min
12375°F3h 36m165°F10 min
Safety

About roasting turkey

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 turkey

How long does it take to cook a turkey?
A whole turkey takes approximately 15 minutes per pound at 350°F (180°C). A 12-lb turkey takes about 3 hours. Use the turkey calculator to get exact times based on weight, stuffed/unstuffed, and oven type.
What temperature should turkey be cooked to?
USDA recommends cooking turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Measure in the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding bone. We recommend pulling at 160°F (71°C) and letting carryover cooking bring it to 165°F during rest.
Should I cook my turkey stuffed or unstuffed?
Unstuffed turkeys cook more evenly and safely. If you do stuff, add approximately 15% to the cooking time. The stuffing itself must reach 165°F (74°C).
How long does it take to thaw a frozen turkey?
Allow approximately 5.5 hours per pound (12 hours per kg) in the refrigerator. A 12-lb turkey needs about 2-3 days to thaw fully. The RoastClock planner calculates the exact thaw deadline for you.
Should I spatchcock my turkey?
Spatchcocking (removing the backbone and flattening) reduces cooking time by about 35% and helps the bird cook more evenly. It also makes carving easier. Select the spatchcock option in the turkey calculator to adjust times.