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Turkey Thawing Calculator
Calculate safe defrosting time for your holiday turkey
Thawing Rule: Refrigerator thawing requires roughly 24 hours for every 4–5 lbs of turkey. Cold water thawing requires about 30 minutes per pound (submerged in cold tap water, changing water every 30 minutes). Enter your turkey weight and method below.
Turkey Thawing Parameters Input
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⚠️ Never thaw a turkey on the kitchen counter at room temperature to avoid harmful bacterial growth!