Thanksgiving Dinner Calculator
Calculate how much food you need for Thanksgiving dinner. Enter your guest count to get turkey size, sides quantities, cooking times and a complete shopping list.
Thanksgiving Dinner Calculator
Plan the perfect feast for your gathering
12
people
Turkey Size & Cooking Time
18.0 lbs
at 325°F
Cooking Time: 4h 30m
15 min/lb (unstuffed)
Shopping List
Turkey
18.0 lbs (1.5 lbs per person)
18.0
lbs
Potatoes
Russet for mashing
6.0
lbs
Stuffing Mix
Dry seasoned bread cubes
3
boxes
Cranberry Sauce
Canned or homemade
2
cans
Canned Green Beans
For green bean casserole
3
cans
Sweet Potatoes
1 per person
12
potatoes
Dinner Rolls
2 per person
2
packages
Pumpkin Pie
1 pie per 8 people
2
pies
Cooking Tips
- • Thaw turkey: Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 lbs (plan ahead!)
- • Oven space: Start turkey early - it takes the longest
- • Food safety: Turkey is done when thickest thigh reaches 165°F
- • Prep potatoes: Peel and chop the day before, store in water
- • Make ahead: Pie, cranberry sauce, and stuffing prep can be done 1-2 days early
- • Timing: Work backwards from when you want to eat
Don't Forget!
Serving Portions Per Person
Turkey~0.75 lbs
Mashed Potatoes~0.5 cup
Gravy~1/3 cup
Stuffing~0.75 cup
Cranberry Sauce~1/4 cup
Sweet Potatoes1 small
Dinner Rolls2 rolls