Whole Turkey Temperature Chart & Cook Time Calculator
Thanksgiving, and the highest-stakes cook of the year. The breast is done 10 °F before the thigh, which is the entire problem with roasting a turkey whole.
Cook time by weight
| Weight | Cook time at 325 °F | Pull temp | Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 lb | 2h 37m | 160 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
| 12 lb | 3h 5m | 159 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
| 14 lb | 3h 32m | 158 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
| 16 lb | 3h 59m | 158 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
| 18 lb | 4h 26m | 157 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
| 20 lb | 4h 53m | 156 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
| 22 lb | 5h 19m | 156 °F | 30 min | Timeline → |
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Every temperature on this site on one page — beef, pork, poultry, seafood and low & slow, plus the carryover rule. Print it and tape it inside your grill lid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What internal temperature should turkey be?
165 °F / 74 °C final. Pull it earlier — around 159 °F for the sizes in the chart above — because carryover cooking keeps the temperature climbing after it leaves the heat.
What pit temperature should I use?
325 °F / 165 °C for reverse sear. Other methods and their temperatures are compared on each size page.
How long should turkey rest?
30 minutes for a typical turkey. Tent loosely with foil so the crust stays crisp.