BBQ Smoker Calculator

Get exact smoking times, temperatures, and rest times for any cut of meat.

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Enter Your Details

Cook Time
Pull Temp
Internal temperature
Rest Time
Wrapped in foil/butcher paper
Smoker Temp
Target pit temperature
Total Time (cook + rest)
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Quick Reference Guide

Cut Temp (°F) Time/lb Pull at
Brisket225–250°F1–1.5 hrs195–205°F
Pork Butt225–250°F1.5–2 hrs195–205°F
Baby Back Ribs225°F4.5–5 hrs total190–203°F
Spare Ribs225°F5–6 hrs total190–203°F
Whole Chicken250–275°F2.5–4 hrs total165°F
Whole Turkey225–250°F30–45 min/lb165°F
Pork Loin225–250°F1.5–2 hrs145°F
Beef Short Ribs250°F8–10 hrs total200–205°F
Salmon200–225°F1–3 hrs total145°F
Lamb Shoulder225–250°F1.5–2 hrs195–205°F

How to Use This Calculator

Select your cut of meat, enter the raw weight, and choose your target smoker temperature. The calculator estimates total active smoking time based on average cook rates for each cut, adjusted for your pit temperature. Always use a reliable meat thermometer — the internal temperature listed is your real finish line, not the clock.

Why rest time matters: Resting allows the juices to redistribute through the meat. Skip it and you'll lose all that moisture when you slice. Wrap in butcher paper or foil and let it sit in a cooler to hold temperature.