Sous Vide Time & Temperature Calculator

Calculate sous vide cooking time and temperature for different proteins. Select the cut and desired doneness for precise results.

Water Bath Temperature

140 °F

Temperature (Celsius)60.0 °C
Minimum Time1.5 hr
Maximum Time3.0 hr

How Sous Vide Cooking Works

The Principle

Sous vide cooks food in a precisely controlled water bath. The food reaches exactly the water temperature, so it cannot overcook. Time determines tenderness, not doneness.

Temperature Guidelines

Steak:

  • Rare: 130°F (54°C)
  • Medium-rare: 137°F (58°C)
  • Medium: 140°F (60°C)
  • Chicken Breast: 145-165°F (63-74°C) Pork Chop: 140-170°F (60-77°C) Salmon: 120-140°F (49-60°C)

    Time Range

    Sous vide has a wide time window. Food is safe and properly cooked at the minimum time, and remains excellent up to the maximum time.

    Example Calculation

    Cook a 1-inch medium-rare steak sous vide.

    1. 01Temperature = 120 + 2 x 10 = 140°F (this is a simplified estimate; adjust to preference).
    2. 02Celsius = (140 - 32) x 5/9 = 60.0°C.
    3. 03Minimum time = 1.5 hours.
    4. 04Maximum time = 3 hours.
    5. 05Sear in a hot pan for 60 seconds per side after the bath for a crispy crust.

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