Turkey
Turkey Cooking Time Calculator
How long to roast a whole turkey at 325 °F (163 °C), stuffed and not stuffed, using the USDA roasting chart.
Roasting time
3–3¾ hours
3 h to 3 h 45 min at 325 °F (163 °C).
- Done when a food thermometer reads 165 °F (74 °C) in the thickest part of the breast and the innermost thigh and wing.
- Stuffing must also reach 165 °F in the centre.
- Let it rest 20 minutes before carving.
USDA roasting chart (325 °F)
| Weight | Not stuffed | Stuffed |
|---|---|---|
| 4–6 lb (breast) 1.81–2.72 kg | 1½–3¼ h | Not recommended |
| 6–8 lb (breast) 2.72–3.63 kg | 1½–3¼ h | 2½–3½ h |
| 8–12 lb 3.63–5.44 kg | 2¾–3 h | 3–3½ h |
| 12–14 lb 5.44–6.35 kg | 3–3¾ h | 3½–4 h |
| 14–18 lb 6.35–8.16 kg | 3¾–4¼ h | 4–4¼ h |
| 18–20 lb 8.16–9.07 kg | 4¼–4½ h | 4¼–4¾ h |
| 20–24 lb 9.07–10.9 kg | 4½–5 h | 4¾–5¼ h |
How this is calculated
Times come from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service roasting timetable for a fully thawed turkey in an oven set no lower than 325 °F. A frozen turkey is safe to roast but takes at least 50% longer.
Times are a guide; ovens and birds vary. The thermometer, not the clock, tells you when it’s done. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, “Let’s Talk Turkey”.
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