15 Minutes Per Pound Cooking Time Calculator

Calculate Cooking Time

Formula

To calculate the cooking time:

\[ CT = W \times 15 \]

Where:

What is the 15 Minutes Per Pound Rule?

The 15 minutes per pound rule is a general guideline used in cooking to estimate the time it takes to roast meat. It is based on the assumption that for every pound of meat, it will take approximately 15 minutes of cooking time at a certain oven temperature, usually around 325°F (163°C). This rule is often applied to cooking large cuts of meat like turkey, ham, or roast beef.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following value:

Using the formula:

\[ CT = 5 \times 15 = 75 \text{ minutes} \]

The total cooking time is 75 minutes.