Turkey Roasting Time Calculator
Roasting time by weight at 165 C (325 F), using the guidance rates stated below.
Worked example
A 6 kg unstuffed turkey at 26 to 31 minutes per kg needs 156 to 186 minutes, that is 2 h 36 min to 3 h 6 min, plus a 30 minute rest tented in foil before carving.
Formula
Guidance rates at 165 C (325 F): unstuffed 26 to 31 minutes per kg, stuffed 31 to 36 minutes per kg. Time range = weight in kg x rate range. Rest 30 minutes; temperature keeps rising slightly as the bird rests.
FAQs
Can I cook a frozen turkey? Thaw it fully in the fridge first, allowing about 24 hours per 2 to 2.5 kg. Cooking from frozen takes roughly 50 percent longer and heats unevenly, so it is not recommended.
Where do I put the thermometer? In the thickest part of the thigh, not touching bone, and check the innermost part of the wing and the centre of the stuffing (also 74 C) if stuffed.
Estimates only. Figures are planning guides based on the stated assumptions, not professional advice. Always verify doneness with a meat thermometer.