Thanksgiving Calculator
Plan the perfect Thanksgiving dinner with calculated quantities for turkey, sides, and desserts.
Dinner Settings
Turkey
22.5 lbs
(10.2 kg)
Unstuffed
4h 53m
Stuffed
5h 38m
Thaw Time
6 days
Rest Time
30 min
Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes7.5 lbs
Stuffing/Dressing7.5 cups
Cranberry Sauce7.5 cups
Green Vegetables7.5 lbs
Dinner Rolls23
Dessert
Pies (9-inch)2
Whipped Cream (pints)1
Shopping Essentials
Butter3 lbs
Onions5
Celery bunches3
Chicken broth6 cups
Heavy cream2 pints
Prep Timeline
7 days before
Move turkey to refrigerator to thaw
2 days before
Shop for perishables, prep pie crusts
1 day before
Prep vegetables, make pies, dry bread for stuffing
Day of
Cook turkey, prepare sides, enjoy!
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.