Approximate Timetable for Fresh or Thawed Breast or Whole Turkey cooked at 325°F. Use a meat thermometer to be sure whole turkey reaches a minimum of 165°F in the intermost part of the thigh and the thickest part of the breast before removing from oven.

Weight (lbs.)	Unstuffed (hours)	Stuffed (hours)
4 to 6 (Breast)	1 1/2 to 2 1/4	n/a
6 to 8 (Breast)	2 1/4 to 3 1/4	n/a
8 to 12	2 3/4 to 3	3 to 3 1/2
12 to 14	3 to 3 3/4	3 1/2 to 4
14 to 18	3 3/4 to 4 1/4	4 to 4 1/4
18 to 20	4 1/4 to 4 1/2	4 1/4 to 4 3/4
20 to 24	4 1/2 to 5	4 3/4 to 5 1/4

Cooking guidelines are simply that -- guidelines. Each turkey cooks a little differently. Many factors can affect the cooking time -- shielding, stuffing, temperature of the bird, depth of the roasting pan, and oven temperature.