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Turkey cooking times and calculator

Choose Whole, Crown or Leg and enter the weight for an estimated roasting time and oven setting.

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Choose the cut, add the weight and pick the finish.

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Weight unit
kg
The slider uses handy steps. Type an exact kilogram weight, such as 0.953kg, for gram-level precision.
Doneness

Choose Whole, Crown or Leg and enter the weight for an estimated roasting time and oven setting.

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Practical checks

Turkey roasting tips

  • Follow the cooking instructions on the pack. Use the calculator time and oven setting to plan. A timer alone cannot tell you when turkey is safe to serve.
  • For an unstuffed whole bird without pack instructions, the Food Standards Agency uses a preheated oven at 180°C conventional or 160°C fan (Gas Mark 4). Under 4.5 kg, allow 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes. From 4.5 to 6.5 kg, allow 40 minutes per kg. Over 6.5 kg, allow 35 minutes per kg. For a crown without instructions, ask the retailer for guidance.
  • Cook stuffing in a separate roasting tin.
  • Cook turkey all the way through. Use a clean thermometer in the thickest part, away from bone. On a whole bird, check between the breast and leg. Make sure the meat stays at or above 75°C for 30 seconds or 70°C for 2 minutes.
  • Without a thermometer, cut into the thickest part. The meat should be steaming hot throughout with no pink meat and clear juices.
  • Allow time for the turkey to rest before carving.

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Before serving

Turkey cooking time questions.

Use the calculator for planning, then make the final food-safety checks before anyone eats.

How do I use this Turkey cooking time calculator safely?

Cook turkey all the way through. Use a clean thermometer in the thickest part, away from bone. On a whole bird, check between the breast and leg. Make sure the meat stays at or above 75°C for 30 seconds or 70°C for 2 minutes.

Can I rely on cooking time alone for Turkey?

Follow the cooking instructions on the pack. Use the calculator time and oven setting to plan. A timer alone cannot tell you when turkey is safe to serve.

Should Turkey rest before carving?

Yes. Resting helps the meat relax and improves carving. The page tips include practical resting guidance for the selected meat.

Useful kit

Useful roasting kit.

A few practical tools can help you check larger joints accurately and manage the roast with less guesswork.

Wireless leave-in meat thermometer

A Bluetooth probe lets you follow the temperature of a larger beef, lamb or pork joint from your phone while it cooks.

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Fast instant-read thermometer

Useful for a quick final check in the thickest part of meat before resting and serving.

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Heavy-duty roasting tray with rack

A sturdy tray and rack help larger joints cook more evenly and make it easier to collect resting juices.

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