Cooking Time Scaler

Estimate adjusted cooking time when changing the weight of a roast or baked dish.

lb
min
lb

Estimated New Time

180 min

Minutes Per Pound30.0 min/lb
New Time (hours)3.00 hours

How to Scale Cooking Time

Formula

Minutes Per Pound = Original Time / Original Weight

New Time = Minutes Per Pound x New Weight

This provides a linear estimate. For very large roasts, cooking time per pound may decrease slightly because the oven maintains a constant temperature.

Important

Always use a meat thermometer. Time estimates are guidelines; internal temperature is the definitive measure of doneness.

Example Calculation

A 4 lb roast takes 120 minutes. How long for a 6 lb roast?

  1. 01Minutes per pound: 120 / 4 = 30 min/lb.
  2. 02New time: 30 x 6 = 180 minutes (3 hours).
  3. 03Use a meat thermometer to verify doneness.

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