Turkey
Turkey Size Calculator
How big a turkey to buy for the number of people at your table, with or without leftovers.
Buy about
10 lb
4.54 kg of whole turkey
8 adults × 1 lb + 4 children × 0.5 lb.
Look for one around 10–12 lb.
How this is calculated
The USDA suggests about 1 lb of whole turkey per person, ¾ lb of bone-in breast or ½ lb of boneless breast. Children are counted at half an adult portion.
Choosing leftovers adds 50%. Very large birds are harder to cook evenly, so for big groups two smaller turkeys often work better.
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