Turkey Thawing Charts

 In Refrigerator

Turkey Weight	Thaw Time
4 – 12 lbs	1 – 3 days
12 – 16 lbs	3 – 4 days
16 – 20 lbs	4 – 5 days
20 – 24 lbs	5 to 6 days

Source: USDA 2006

 In Cold Water 

Turkey Weight	Thaw Time
4 – 12 lbs	2 – 6 hours
12 – 16 lbs	6 – 8 hours
16 – 20 lbs	8 – 10 hours
20 – 24 lbs	10 – 12 hours

Source: USDA 2006

 Turkey Roasting Chart (325°F)

Turkey Weight	Stuffed	Unstuffed
4 – 12 lbs	1 ½ - 3 ¼ hours	n/a
12 – 16 lbs	n/a	2 ½ - 3 ½ hours
16 – 20 lbs	2 ¾ - 3 hours	3 – 3 ½ hours
20 – 24 lbs	3 – 3 ¾ hours	3 ½ - 4 hours
14 – 18 lbs	3 ¾ - 4 ½ hours	4 – 4 ¼ hours
18 – 20 lbs	4 ¼ - 4 ½ hours	4 ¼ - 4 ¾ hours
20 – 24 lbs	4 ½ - 5 hours	4 ¾ - 5 ¼ hours

Source: USDA 2006