Turkey Size Calculator
Find the perfect turkey for your holiday dinner. Calculate weight, cooking time, and servings based on guests and appetite.
Step 1: Guest Details
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Planning tips
For bone-in turkey, plan 1 to 1.5 lbs per person. Hearty eaters and desired leftovers increase the total weight. Turkey breast yields more meat per pound.
Step 2: Turkey & Cooking
Cooking times (unstuffed)
Roasting at 325°F: 15 min/lb. Add 5–10 min/lb if stuffed. Always use a meat thermometer (165°F breast, 175°F thigh).
Your Turkey Plan
Summary
Cooking Times
Serving Guide
Recommended Turkey Size
12.5 lbs
Cooking time: 3h 08min
Turkey weight (as ordered)
12.5 lbs
Servings per pound
0.8 servings/lb
Total servings
10
Leftover estimate
2-3 cups
Cooking Times by Method & Type
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Weight vs. Cooking Time
Serving Guidelines
How much turkey per person?
Light appetite: ¾ lb bone-in turkey per person
Average: 1 lb bone-in
Hearty: 1½ lb bone-in
For boneless breast, reduce by 30%.
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