Turkey Cooking Times Per Pound Guide

No Thanksgiving celebration is perfect without the popular turkey on the table. If you are a first-timer and would want to roast a turkey yourself, follow the “turkey cooking times per pound” chart below to help you roast stuffed and unstuffed turkey.

Approximate Roasting Times for Stuffed Turkey:

Turkey Weight – Hours

6 to 8 pounds – 3 to 3-1/2 hours
8 to 12 pounds – 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours
12 to 16 pounds – 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours
16 to 20 pounds – 5-1/2 to 6 hours
20 to 24 pounds – 6 to 6-1/2 hours

Approximate Roasting Times for Unstuffed Turkey:

Turkey Weight – Hours
6 to 8 pounds – 2-1/2 to 3 hours
8 to 12 pounds – 3 to 4 hours
12 to 16 pounds – 4 to 5 hours
16 to 20 pounds – 5 to 5-1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds – 5-1/2 to 6 hours