🧮 Calculator

Thanksgiving Turkey Calculator

Eliminate Thanksgiving stress. Calculate bird size by guest appetite, refrigerator and cold-water thaw times, roasting hours at 325°F, and gravy and stuffing yields.

Thanksgiving Turkey Specs
12

Standard Leftovers (1.25 lb)

1
Light / No leftoversHuge feast buffer
0 — Whole Turkey (Bone-in)
Whole Bird (Traditional)Boneless Breast

Recommended Turkey Size

15

lbs (Whole Bird)

Fridge Thaw Time

4 Days

Cold Water Thaw

7.5 Hours

Roast Time (325°F)

3.3 - 3.8 hrs

Gravy Needed

5 Cups

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Internal temperature must hit 165°F in the deepest thigh and breast meat.
  • • Feeding 18+ guests? Two 12–14 lb turkeys cook much more evenly than one giant 24 lb bird.
  • • Rest your turkey loosely tented with foil for 25–30 minutes before carving to keep it juicy.