Turkey thawing time calculator

USDA guidance: about 24 hours per 4–5 lb in the fridge.

SOURCE-BASEDRANGE

3 days – 3 days, 18 hours

15 lb ÷ 4–5 lb per day = 3–3.75 days in the fridge

Formula

fridge days = weight ÷ 4–5 lb per day (USDA)

= 90 hours

Faster: in cold water (changed every 30 min) about 7.5 hours — 30 min per lb (USDA). Cook right after.

Fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below. Never thaw on the counter.

What if…?

ChangeTurkey weight: 15 lb (100% of now)

3 days – 3 days, 18 hours

Values are in the calculator’s base unit (lb).

Put that time in perspective

Ridiculous mode (hypothetical, assumptions shown)

3.75 days, or 0.54 weeks.
1% of a year (365.25 days).
2.25 working weeks if done only in working hours.Assumption: A working week is 40 hours.

Turkey thawing time — inputs

Turkey weight

Assumption: A typical whole turkey — enter yours.

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