Food

Turkey Thawing Calculator

Find how long to thaw a frozen turkey.

Calculated Output

Fridge thaw (days) 3.5

Cold water thaw 7

Formula: fridge ≈ 1 day per 4 lb ; water ≈ 30 min per lb

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Turkey weight = 14

4. Fridge thaw = 3.5days

5. Cold water thaw = 7

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The math behind it

Refrigerator: ~24 h per 4–5 lb. Cold water (changed every 30 min): ~30 min per lb.

14 lb → ~3.5 days in the fridge.

Room temperature?

Never — it's unsafe. Use the fridge or cold water.