Meat Cooking Calculator – Calculate Cooking Time and Internal Temperature by Weight
The meat cooking calculator estimates required cooking time for different meats based on weight, thickness, and desired doneness. Enter meat type and weight to get oven temperature and cooking time.
The tool covers beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and fish. It shows safe internal temperature (food safety) and target temperatures for different doneness levels (medium rare, medium, well done). Also includes resting time before carving.
What is the correct internal temperature for meat?
Safe minimum internal temperatures: poultry 165°F, ground meat products 160°F, whole beef/pork/lamb 145°F (+ 3 min rest). Medium rare steak around 135-140°F, medium 140-150°F. Whole chicken is done when thigh reaches 165°F. A meat thermometer is the most reliable method – the cooking calculator gives a good estimate.
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Browse all tools →The meat cooking calculator estimates cooking time based on meat weight, type, and desired doneness level. An excellent kitchen helper that aids in achieving the perfect roast.
Select meat type, enter weight and desired doneness – the calculator estimates cooking time and oven temperature.
- Estimate cooking time for beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and other meats.
- Get recommended oven temperature and total time.
- Choose doneness level: rare, medium, or well done.
Cooking time is an estimate – actual oven conditions and meat temperature affect results.
- A meat thermometer is more accurate than cooking time calculators for doneness.
- Room temperature meat cooks more evenly than meat taken straight from refrigerator to oven.
- Let meat rest covered with foil for 10-15 minutes after cooking – internal temperature continues to rise.
Food safety is most important – especially poultry and ground meat must be thoroughly cooked.
- Chicken internal temperature must reach at least 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- Beef and lamb doneness is a matter of taste, but ground meat must be cooked through.
- The calculator gives approximate time – use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.