Cooking Time Calculator

Roasting time for meat by weight and doneness, with resting time and the finish time.

Enter values

Result

Cooking time

1 h 41 min

Always confirm with a meat thermometer in the thickest part, away from the bone — oven calibration varies more than recipes admit.

Oven temperature: 190 °C
In Fahrenheit: 374 °F
Target internal temperature: 75 °C
Resting time: 18 min
Total time including rest: 1 h 59 min
Start cooking this long before serving: 2 h 14 min

Food safety guidance varies by country. Poultry and pork should reach at least 75 °C in the thickest part.

About the Cooking Time Calculator

Roasting times follow a simple rule: so many minutes per kilogram, plus a fixed amount for the initial heat. What actually matters is the internal temperature, so use the times here to plan and a probe thermometer to decide when it is done.

Also known as: roast time calculator, meat cooking time, turkey cooking time, how long to cook, roasting calculator.

How to use this calculator

Enter meat, weight, stuffed.
The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

time = minutes per kg × weight + fixed allowance

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

Meat: Chicken
Weight = 1.8 kg
Stuffed: no

the calculator returns:

Cooking time: 1 h 41 min
Oven temperature: 190 °C
In Fahrenheit: 374 °F
Target internal temperature: 75 °C

Frequently asked questions

Do I rest meat before carving?

Yes — 10 to 30 minutes lets the juices redistribute, and the internal temperature keeps climbing a few degrees.

Does stuffing change the time?

Yes, add about 30 minutes and check that the stuffing itself reaches 75 °C.