Smoking Time Calculator
Estimate smoking time for brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, chicken, and other meats based on weight and smoker temperature.
lbs
°F
Estimated Smoking Time
12.5 hr
Target Internal Temp203 °F
Rest Time After Smoking60 min
How Smoking Time Is Estimated
Formula
Total Time = Rate (hr/lb) x Weight (lbs) x (250 / Smoker Temp)
Smoking Rates at 250°F
The Stall
Large cuts (brisket, pork shoulder) often stall at 150-170°F as moisture evaporates and cools the surface. This can last hours. Wrapping in butcher paper or foil (the Texas crutch) pushes through the stall faster.
Example Calculation
Smoke a 10 lb brisket at 250°F.
- 01Rate for brisket = 1.25 hr/lb.
- 02Temp factor = 250 / 250 = 1.
- 03Total time = 1.25 x 10 x 1 = 12.5 hours.
- 04Target internal temperature = 203°F.
- 05Rest time after removing from smoker = 60 minutes.
- 06Total time including rest = 13.5 hours. Start early!
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