Turkey Roasting Chart

For a fresh or thawed turkey:

1. Set the oven to 325 °F.
2. Cook to 165 °F.

Related Information:

• For details on grilling, smoking, microwaving, or deep fat frying turkey, see Alternative Ways to Cook Turkey.
• For details on preparing, cooking, and storing turkey, see Turkey.

Size of Turkey	Unstuffed	Stuffed
4 to 6 pounds (breast)	1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours	Not usually applicable
6 to 8 pounds (breast)	2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours	2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours
8 to 12 pounds	2 3/4 to 3 hours	3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds	3 to 3 3/4 hours	3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds	3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours	4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds	4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours	4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds	4 1/2  to 5 hours	4 3/4  to 5 1/4  hours