Cooking & Roasting Calculators

Getting the timing right is the single most important factor when roasting meat. An undercooked turkey at Christmas or an overcooked beef joint for Sunday lunch can derail an entire meal. Our roasting calculators give you precise cooking times based on the actual weight of your joint, the type of meat, and your preferred doneness, so you can serve confidently every time.

Beyond roasting, these calculators cover the essential supporting elements of a great roast dinner. The gravy calculator gives you exact quantities of fat, flour, and stock for a smooth roux-based gravy. The stock ratio calculator ensures the right balance of bones to water for a rich, full-bodied stock. The brine calculator handles both wet and dry brining for juicier, more flavourful meat. And the meat resting time calculator makes sure you rest your joint long enough for the juices to redistribute.

We have also included everyday cooking essentials: the right amount of salt for your pasta water (the most common mistake in pasta cooking), and the correct water-to-rice ratio for every type of rice from basmati to brown. All timings and ratios are based on UK oven temperatures (fan assisted) and metric measurements.