How do I use this calculator?
The basic portion of this calculator allows you to calculate either the weight of the food or the total cooking time based on the 18 minutes per pound rule.
Calculator Operations:
- Enter the weight in pounds to calculate the total cooking time.
- Enter the total cooking time in minutes to calculate the weight in pounds.
This calculator applies the fixed 18-minutes-per-pound estimate; it does not adjust for food type, thickness, appliance, or cooking method.
Choose cooking time or weight, enter the known value shown, then select Calculate. Reset clears the calculator.
Calculate cooking time at 18 minutes per pound from weight, or find weight from time, with pounds, kilograms, ounces, minutes, hours, and seconds.
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18 Minutes Per Pound Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the total cooking time at 18 minutes per pound.
Variables:
- TT is the total time (minutes)
- W is the weight of the item (pounds)
To calculate the total cooking time at 18 minutes per pound, multiply the weight of the item by 18.
What is the 18 Minutes Per Pound Rule?
The 18 minutes per pound rule is a cooking guideline that suggests cooking certain types of meat for 18 minutes for every pound the meat weighs. It is a simple time estimate based on weight, not a reliable doneness or safety test. Follow a food-specific recipe and verify the appropriate safe internal temperature with a food thermometer.
How to Calculate Total Cooking Time?
The following steps outline how to calculate the total cooking time using the 18 minutes per pound rule.
- First, determine the weight of the item (W) in pounds.
- Next, use the formula from above = TT = W * 18.
- Finally, calculate the Total Time (TT) in minutes.
- After inserting the weight and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Weight of the item (W) = 5 pounds
Using the 18 minutes per pound rule, the total cooking time (TT) would be 5 pounds * 18 minutes per pound = 90 minutes.
