Meat Cooking Time Table: Total cooking time by Meat weight
Reference table of total cooking time for Meat Cooking Time across a range of meat weight values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Meat Cooking Time Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Total cooking time
100
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Meat Cooking Time Calculator
The Meat Cooking Time Calculator works out your total cooking time in an instant. Enter meat weight, minutes per kg and extra minutes and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the meat weight.
- Enter the minutes per kg.
- Enter the extra minutes.
- Read off your total cooking time — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Meat Cooking Time Calculator uses the formula:
Total cooking time = Meat weight × Minutes per kg + Extra minutes
Worked example
For example, with meat weight of 2 kg, minutes per kg of 40 and extra minutes of 20, the total cooking time is 100.
| Meat weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Minutes per kg | 40 |
| Extra minutes | 20 |
| Total cooking time | 100 |
|---|
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Multiply the weight by minutes per kg and add a base time. At 40 minutes per kg plus 20, a 2 kg roast takes about 100 minutes.
It depends on the meat and how well done you want it. Use a recipe's guidance, then confirm doneness with a meat thermometer.
Many recipes add a fixed base time on top of the per-kg time to ensure the centre cooks through, especially for smaller joints.
No. Timing is a guide. Always check the internal temperature with a thermometer for food safety and the result you want.
The Meat Cooking Time Calculator uses the formula: Total cooking time = Meat weight × Minutes per kg + Extra minutes. For example, with meat weight of 2 kg, minutes per kg of 40 and extra minutes of 20, the total cooking time is 100.
Enter the meat weight. Enter the minutes per kg. Enter the extra minutes. Read off your total cooking time — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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