Thanksgiving Turkey Planner

Turkey size, thaw date & dinner budget

推荐年龄 25–70岁
You need
12–14 lb
One whole turkey · start thawing Sun, Nov 22
Leftovers

Turkey timeline

  1. By Sat, Nov 21
    Buy a frozen turkey, 12–14 lb
  2. Sun, Nov 22
    Move to the fridge to thaw (4 days)
  3. Thu, Nov 26 · 11:45 AM
    Into a 325°F oven (about 3 h 45 min)
  4. 3:30 PM
    Check 165°F, rest 30 min, then carve
  5. 4:00 PM
    Dinner for 8

Dinner budget

$/lb
$
Turkey$17.42
Stuffing, sides, pie & rolls$26.96
Total$44.38
Per guest$5.55
Defaults are 2025 AFBF national averages — edit them to match your store. AFBF publishes its 2026 survey on Nov 18. Always confirm 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh and breast.

来源 · USDA FSIS — Let's Talk Turkey: roasting times, thawing, 1 lb per person (2026-11-09) · AFBF 2025 Thanksgiving dinner survey ($1.34/lb turkey, $55.18 for 10) (2025-11-19)

Enter your guest count and dinner time to get the turkey size, the day to move it to the fridge, when it goes in the oven, and a full dinner budget for Thanksgiving, Nov 26.

计算示例

Guests (incl. you) 8 · Dinner on Thursday 4:00 PM · Leftovers Want leftovers · Turkey price $1.34/lb · Sides per guest $3.37
→ You need 12–14 lb · Turkey $17.42 · Stuffing, sides, pie & rolls $26.96 · Total $44.38 · Per guest $5.55

常见问题

How much turkey per person?

USDA suggests 1 lb per person for a whole fresh or frozen turkey. Choose 'Want leftovers' for 1.5 lb per guest.

How long does a turkey take to thaw?

In the fridge, about 24 hours for every 4–5 lb. This planner uses 4 lb per day so the bird is fully thawed by Thursday morning.

Is it too late to thaw in the fridge?

If the start date has passed, thaw in cold water — submerge the wrapped turkey and change the water every 30 minutes, about 30 minutes per lb — and cook it right away.

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